German word

Office

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɔfɪs/

Meaning

  • neuter nounoffice

Example

Am Montag gehe ich ins Office.

On Monday I go to the office.

Illustration for Office (office)

More examples

Seit der Pandemie arbeiten einige Teams lieber im Office als zuhause.

Since the pandemic, some teams prefer working in the office rather than at home.

Core concept

A desk-based workplace where employees handle documents, computers, and routine administrative tasks.

Common phrases

  • ein Office beziehen

    move into an office

  • vom Office aus arbeiten

    work from the office

  • das Office renovieren

    renovate the office

Similar words

Büro: A room or area within an organization used for paperwork and administration.
Arbeitsplatz: A person's assigned desk, station, or immediate work area.
Homeoffice: A work arrangement or workspace based in one's home.
Coworking-Space: A communal workplace shared by independent workers or companies.

Definition in German

Ein Raum bzw. Bereich, in dem Verwaltungstätigkeiten und Schreibtischarbeiten von Angestellten durchgeführt werden.

Word origin

German Office is borrowed from English office, which developed from Latin officium, meaning a service, duty, or official function.

Usage tips

  • Office is neuter in German, so standard forms include das Office, im Office, and ins Office, with the plural die Offices.

Opposites

  • Homeofficehome officenoun

Related words

  • Officebedarfoffice suppliesnoun
  • Office-Manageroffice managernoun

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