das Kreishaus
Translation
district office, county hall, district administration building
Examples
Das Kreishaus befindet sich im Stadtzentrum.
The district office is located in the city centre.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the Kreishaus/district office to go to the district office I have to go to the district office today.
Similar Words
Landratsamt, Bezirksamt (other administrative offices)
Etymology
From 'Kreis' (district) and 'Haus' (house/building). Literally the 'district's house'.
Memory Tips
Just as 'Rathaus' is the house for the 'Rat' (council), the 'Kreishaus' is the house for the 'Kreis' (district).