die Sicherheitsbehörde
Translation
security agency, security authority
Examples
Die Sicherheitsbehörde warnte vor der Gefahr.
The security agency warned of the danger.
Er arbeitet für eine nationale Sicherheitsbehörde.
He works for a national security agency.
Grammar Patterns
((the security agency)) + verb The security agency is investigating the case.
to work ((for/at+3)) ((a security agency)) She works for a German security agency.
Similar Words
Synonyms: secret service, intelligence agency
Etymology
Composed of 'Sicherheit' (security) and 'Behörde' (authority, agency).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'authority' or 'board' ('Behörde') that is responsible for 'security' ('Sicherheit').