die Sekretariate
Translation
secretariats, offices, administrative offices
Examples
Die Sekretariate sind heute geschlossen.
The secretariats are closed today.
Wir suchen neue Mitarbeiter für die Sekretariate.
We are looking for new employees for the secretariats.
Grammar Patterns
die Sekretariate (Nom./Acc. Pl.) the secretariats The secretariats are closed today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Büro (office), Verwaltung (administration), Kanzlei (chancellery).
Etymology
From Latin 'secretarius' (one entrusted with secrets), related to 'secretum' (secret).
Memory Tips
Think of where a 'secretary' works: a 'secretariat'. This is the plural form, ending in -e.