das Bürgeramt
Translation
citizens' office, registry office, civic centre
Examples
Ich muss zum Bürgeramt, um mich anzumelden.
I have to go to the citizens' office to register.
Das Bürgeramt hat neue Öffnungszeiten.
The citizens' office has new opening hours.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the citizens' office Ich muss morgen zum Bürgeramt gehen.
to work at the citizens' office Sie arbeitet im Bürgeramt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Einwohnermeldeamt, Meldebehörde
Etymology
Composed of 'Bürger' (citizen) and 'Amt' (office). Literally 'citizen's office'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the central 'office' ('Amt') where every 'citizen' ('Bürger') has to go for official paperwork.