die Hauptgeschäftsstelle
Translation
head office, headquarters, main office
Examples
Die Hauptgeschäftsstelle befindet sich in Berlin.
The head office is located in Berlin.
Ich arbeite in der Hauptgeschäftsstelle.
I work at the head office.
Grammar Patterns
in/at the ((head office)) I work at the head office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zentrale, Hauptsitz, Hauptverwaltung; Antonyms: Filiale, Zweigstelle (branch office)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Haupt-' (main), 'Geschäft' (business), '-s-' (linking element), and 'Stelle' (place, office).
Memory Tips
Break it down: Haupt (main) + Geschäfts (business) + Stelle (place). The main place of business.