die Meldebehörde
Translation
registration office, residents' registration office
Examples
Ich muss mich bei der Meldebehörde anmelden.
I have to register at the registration office.
Die Meldebehörde ist am Montag geschlossen.
The registration office is closed on Monday.
Grammar Patterns
to register at sth. to register at a place Ich muss mich bei der Meldebehörde anmelden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Einwohnermeldeamt (residents' registration office), Bürgeramt (citizens' office)
Etymology
A compound word from 'melden' (to report, register) and 'Behörde' (authority, office).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'reporting authority' where you officially report your address.