German word

Verbraucherzentrale

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈbʁaʊ̯xɐˌtsɛnˌtʁaːlə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounconsumer advice center

Example

Die Verbraucherzentrale hilft bei vertraglichen Fragen.

The consumer advice center helps with questions about contracts.

Illustration for Verbraucherzentrale (consumer advice center)

More examples

Die Hotline der Verbraucherzentrale beantwortet Fragen zu fehlerhaften Produkten.

The hotline of the consumer advice center answers questions about defective products.

Core concept

A consumer support hub that turns confusing disputes with businesses into practical next steps.

Common phrases

  • Hotline der Verbraucherzentrale

    hotline of the consumer advice center

  • Publikationen der Verbraucherzentrale

    consumer advice center publications

  • Telefonische Beratung der Verbraucherzentrale

    telephone consultation by the consumer advice center

Similar words

Verbraucherberatung: A service offering consumer advice and help with necessary procedures.
Verbraucherschutz: Measures and legislation designed to safeguard consumer rights and safety.
Verbraucherorganisation: A consumer group that represents interests and shares relevant information.
Beratungsstelle: A specialist office where people can seek advice and guidance.

Definition in German

Eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die Verbraucher in Vertrags-, Reklamations- und Rechtsfragen berät und praktisch unterstützt.

Word origin

The compound Verbraucherzentrale is formed from Verbraucher, 'consumer', and Zentrale, 'central office or organization'.

Usage tips

  • The common phrase sich an die Verbraucherzentrale wenden takes an accusative object after an, as in sich an die Verbraucherzentrale wenden.

Other meanings

  • consumer protection organizationnoun

Related words

  • Verbraucherschutzconsumer protectionnoun
  • Verbraucherberatungconsumer counselingnoun
  • verbraucherorientiertconsumer-orientedadjective

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