der Hauptsitz
Translation
headquarters, head office, main office
Examples
Der Hauptsitz der Firma ist in Berlin.
The company's headquarters is in Berlin.
Wir verlegen unseren Hauptsitz nach München.
We are moving our headquarters to Munich.
Grammar Patterns
the headquarters ((of sth.)) The headquarters of the company is in Berlin.
Similar Words
Zentrale (headquarters), Hauptverwaltung (head office administration)
Etymology
From 'Haupt-' (main, head) and 'Sitz' (seat). Literally 'main seat'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'main seat' of power for a company, where the 'head' people sit.