das Amt
Translation
office, department, agency, official position
Examples
Ich muss morgen zum Amt gehen.
I have to go to the government office tomorrow.
Er bekleidet ein hohes Amt.
He holds a high office.
Das Auswärtige Amt ist in Berlin.
The Foreign Office is in Berlin.
Grammar Patterns
at the office (government) at the office I was at the government office this morning.
to go to the office (government) to go to the office I have to go to the office tomorrow.
to hold an office to hold an office He holds an important office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: authority, agency, post; Antonyms: private sector
Etymology
From Old High German 'ambaht' (service), of Celtic origin. Related to 'ambassador'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Ambassador' -> someone with an official 'Amt' (office/duty).