das Außenamt
Translation
Foreign Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Examples
Das Auswärtige Amt ist das Außenamt Deutschlands.
The Federal Foreign Office is Germany's foreign ministry.
Er arbeitet im Außenamt als Diplomat.
He works at the Foreign Office as a diplomat.
Grammar Patterns
das Außenamt the Foreign Office The Foreign Office has issued a travel warning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Außenministerium, Auswärtiges Amt
Etymology
Composed of 'Außen' (outside, foreign) and 'Amt' (office, department). It literally means 'outside office'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Amt' (office) that deals with matters 'außen' (outside) the country.