die Wettbewerbsbehörde
Translation
competition authority, antitrust authority, competition commission
Examples
Die Wettbewerbsbehörde prüft die Fusion.
The competition authority is examining the merger.
Unternehmen müssen sich an die Wettbewerbsbehörden wenden.
Companies must contact the competition authorities.
Grammar Patterns
the competition authority + verb The competition authority is investigating the case.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kartellamt (Cartel Office)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wettbewerb' (competition) + 's' (linking element) + 'Behörde' (authority).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'board' or 'authority' (Behörde) that oversees market 'competition' (Wettbewerb).