die Behörde
Translation
authority, public agency, office
Examples
Die Behörde ist heute geschlossen.
The office is closed today.
Er arbeitet bei einer staatlichen Behörde.
He works for a state authority.
Sie müssen das bei der Behörde melden.
You must report that to the authorities.
Grammar Patterns
to work ((at an authority/agency)) to work for the government He works at an authority.
to go ((to the authorities)) to go to the office I have to go to the authorities.
Similar Words
Amt (office), Verwaltung (administration)
Etymology
Derived from 'hören' (to hear/obey). The place that must be obeyed or where one is heard.
Memory Tips
Contains 'hör' (hear). You must listen to the authorities.