German word

Kreisverwaltung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʁaɪ̯sfɛɐ̯ˌvaltʊŋ/

Meaning

feminine noundistrict administration

Example

Die Kreisverwaltungen sind für viele Dienste zuständig.

District administrations are responsible for many services.

Illustration for Kreisverwaltung (district administration)

More examples

Bevor ich umziehe, frage ich die Kreisverwaltung nach den Gebühren.

Before I move, I ask the district administration about the fees.

Core concept

A district's administrative center coordinating permits and everyday public services across several municipalities.

Common phrases

Auskünfte bei der Kreisverwaltung einholen
make inquiries at the district administration
Formulare der Kreisverwaltung ausfüllen
fill in the district administration's forms
Kontakt zur Kreisverwaltung
contact the district administration

Similar words

Rathaus: A municipal hall serving residents with registration and certificate procedures.
Behörde: A government authority responsible for official decisions and administrative procedures.
Landratsamt: A district office managing applications and public services for local residents.
Verwaltung: An administrative department or system managing procedures and organizational affairs.

Definition in German

Verwaltungsstelle auf Kreisebene, die öffentliche Dienstleistungen und Genehmigungsverfahren für den Kreis organisiert.

Word origin

Kreisverwaltung is a German compound of Kreis, district, and Verwaltung, administration, with the whole word referring to the district-level authority.

Usage tips

After a preposition, feminine forms include bei der Kreisverwaltung and mit der Kreisverwaltung.

Other meanings

district officenoun