German Conversation · Level 151
30 words
German word
Kanzleramt
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkantslɐˌamt/
Meaning
- neuter nounchancellor's office
Example
Das Kanzleramt arbeitet eng mit dem Parlament zusammen.
The Chancellor's Office works closely with Parliament.
More examples
Der Journalist wartete vor dem Kanzleramt auf eine Stellungnahme.
The journalist waited in front of the chancellor's office for a statement.
Core concept
The central office complex and staff surrounding the chancellor's executive work.
Common phrases
Vor dem Kanzleramt
in front of the chancellor's office
Besprechung im Kanzleramt
meeting at the chancellor's office
Similar words
Bundeskanzleramt: The federal government office assisting the chancellor with duties and policy coordination.
Regierung: The body that runs the state's administration and implements laws and policies.
Ministerium: A government department managing policy and administration in a specific field.
Kanzlei: An office providing administrative or legal services.
Definition in German
Bezeichnung für die Dienststelle, die die Amtsgeschäfte des Bundeskanzlers oder der Bundeskanzlerin koordiniert.
Word origin
The compound joins Kanzler, meaning chancellor and ultimately related to Latin cancellarius, with Amt, an old German word for an official office.
Usage tips
- Kanzleramt names an institution or workplace, not the person holding the office; that person is der Kanzler or die Bundeskanzlerin.
Other meanings
- Federal Chancellerynoun
Related words
- Kanzleramtssprecherchancellor's office spokespersonnoun
- Kanzleramtschefhead of the chancellor's officenoun