die Amtsverwaltung
Translation
public administration, local authority, municipal administration
Examples
Für einen neuen Pass geht man zur Amtsverwaltung.
For a new passport, you go to the local authority office.
Grammar Patterns
go to the public administration office zur Amtsverwaltung gehen I have to go to the administration office tomorrow.
Similar Words
Behörde (authority), öffentliche Verwaltung (public administration)
Etymology
Composed of 'Amt' (office) and 'Verwaltung' (administration).
Memory Tips
The 'administration' ('Verwaltung') of a public 'office' ('Amt'). Think of your local town hall or council office.