die Werbeaufsicht
Translation
advertising standards authority, advertising supervision
Examples
Die Werbeaufsicht prüft die neue Kampagne.
The advertising standards authority is checking the new campaign.
Es gab eine Beschwerde bei der Werbeaufsicht.
There was a complaint to the advertising standards authority.
Grammar Patterns
to complain ((to sb./sth.)) sich bei der Werbeaufsicht beschweren to complain to the advertising standards authority
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Werbekontrolle (advertising control)
Etymology
Composed of 'Werbung' (advertising) and 'Aufsicht' (supervision). 'Aufsicht' is formed from 'auf' (on) and 'Sicht' (sight), meaning 'oversight'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an authority keeping its 'sight on' (Aufsicht) all the 'advertising' (Werbung) to ensure it's fair.