das Landratsamt
Translation
district office, district administrator's office, county administration
Examples
Ich muss meinen Pass im Landratsamt abholen.
I have to pick up my passport at the district office.
Das Landratsamt ist für die Region zuständig.
The district office is responsible for the region.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the ((district office)) I have to go to the district office.
to work at the ((district office)) She works at the district office.
Similar Words
die Kreisverwaltung (district administration), das Bezirksamt (borough office)
Etymology
Composed of 'Land' (country/rural district), 'Rat' (council), and 'Amt' (office). Literally 'rural district council office'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: the 'Amt' (office) for the 'Landkreis' (rural district), which has a 'Rat' (council).