der Rechnungshof
Translation
Court of Auditors, National Audit Office
Examples
Der Rechnungshof prüft die Finanzen des Staates.
The Court of Auditors audits the state's finances.
Ein Bericht des Rechnungshofes wurde veröffentlicht.
A report from the Court of Auditors was published.
Grammar Patterns
((the Court of Auditors)) the Court of Auditors The Court of Auditors examines state expenditures.
Similar Words
die Finanzkontrolle (financial control), das Revisionsamt (audit office)
Etymology
A compound of 'Rechnung' (account, bill) and 'Hof' (court, courtyard). Literally 'court of accounts'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a court ('Hof') where all the government's bills and accounts ('Rechnungen') are audited.