das Gesundheitsamt
Translation
public health office, health department
Examples
Das Gesundheitsamt überwacht die Hygiene.
The public health office monitors hygiene.
Man muss sich beim Gesundheitsamt melden.
You have to register with the public health office.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) + Verb As a subject Das Gesundheitsamt hat neue Regeln erlassen.
((Prepositional Object)) bei+3 at the... Informationen erhält man beim Gesundheitsamt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Behörde (authority), Verwaltung (administration)
Etymology
A compound noun: 'Gesundheit' (health) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Amt' (office, department). Literally 'health office'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Gesundheit' (health) + 'Amt' (office). It's the official government office for health matters.