German word

Landratsamt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlantʁaːtsˌamt/

Meaning

  • neuter noundistrict office

Example

Die Adresse des Landratsamtes steht auf dem Brief.

The district office's address is on the letter.

Illustration for Landratsamt (district office)

More examples

Bitte vereinbaren Sie einen Termin im Landratsamt.

Please make an appointment at the district office.

Core concept

A public-service hub for an entire district, with counters handling vehicle papers, benefits, and local regulations.

Common phrases

  • einen Termin im Landratsamt

    an appointment at the district office

  • die Öffnungszeiten des Landratsamts

    the opening hours of the district office

  • Formulare beim Landratsamt

    forms at the district office

Similar words

Kreisverwaltung: The organization administering a district through multiple public-service departments.
Zulassungsstelle: A counter for registering vehicles and obtaining license plates.
Bürgeramt: An office for resident registration, address updates, and official certificates.
Rathaus: The building or institution where a town or city provides local government services.

Definition in German

Amtliche Dienststelle des Landkreises, die für öffentliche Aufgaben wie Zulassung, Sozialleistungen und Ordnungsangelegenheiten zuständig ist.

Word origin

Landratsamt is formed from Landrat, the district's administrative head, and Amt, an office or public authority.

Usage tips

  • The noun is neuter, and its plural is Landratsämter, with the a in Amt changing to ä before -er.

Related words

  • Landratdistrict administratornoun
  • Landrätinfemale district administratornoun

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