die Bürokratie
Translation
bureaucracy, red tape
Examples
Die Bürokratie in diesem Land ist sehr kompliziert.
The bureaucracy in this country is very complicated.
Wir müssen die Bürokratie abbauen.
We have to reduce bureaucracy.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) bureaucracy to reduce Bürokratie
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verwaltung (administration), Papierkrieg (paper war)
Etymology
From French 'bureaucratie', from 'bureau' (office) + Greek '-kratie' (rule, power). Literally 'rule by the office'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English 'bureaucracy'. Think of a 'bureau' (desk) and the 'crazy' amount of paperwork involved.