der Behördengang
Translation
dealing with authorities, errand to a public authority, administrative procedure
Examples
Ich habe heute viele Behördengänge zu erledigen.
I have to run a lot of errands at government offices today.
Der Behördengang für den neuen Pass dauerte lange.
The administrative procedure for the new passport took a long time.
Grammar Patterns
to run an errand at an authority (einen Behördengang erledigen) I still have to run an errand at an authority.
Similar Words
der Amtsweg, die Formalität
Etymology
From 'Behörde' (authority) + 'Gang' (walk, course). Literally a 'walk to the authority'.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself 'going' (Gang) on a tedious errand to a government 'authority' (Behörde).