der Dienstsitz
Translation
official residence, seat of office, official domicile
Examples
Der Dienstsitz des Bundeskanzlers ist in Berlin.
The official residence of the Chancellor is in Berlin.
Die Firma verlegt ihren Dienstsitz nach Frankfurt.
The company is relocating its seat of office to Frankfurt.
Grammar Patterns
the official seat ((of sb./sth.)) Der Dienstsitz der Firma ist in Berlin.
Similar Words
Amtssitz (official seat), Hauptsitz (headquarters), Residenz (residence)
Etymology
Composed of 'Dienst' (service, duty) and 'Sitz' (seat). Literally means 'service seat'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'seat' (Sitz) where someone performs their official 'duty' or 'service' (Dienst).