die Kommandantur
Translation
command headquarters, commandant's office
Examples
Der Befehl kam direkt von der Kommandantur.
The order came directly from headquarters.
Das Gebäude der alten Kommandantur steht noch.
The building of the old command headquarters is still standing.
Grammar Patterns
die Kommandantur the command headquarters He has to report to the command headquarters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hauptquartier (headquarters), Befehlsstelle (command post)
Etymology
Derived from 'Kommandant' (commander) plus the suffix '-ur', which often indicates a place or office.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the office of the 'Kommandant' (commander). The '-ur' ending is similar to 'bureau' or 'agency'.