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das Ordnungsamt

public order office, regulatory agency, code enforcement office

Das Ordnungsamt kontrolliert die Einhaltung der Regeln.

The public order office monitors compliance with the rules.

Für die Veranstaltung braucht man eine Genehmigung vom Ordnungsamt.

You need a permit from the public order office for the event.

((Noun)) as subject The Ordnungsamt is responsible.

((Noun)) after a preposition I'm going to the Ordnungsamt.

Behörde (authority), Polizei (police)

Composed of 'Ordnung' (order) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Amt' (office).

Literally translates to 'Order Office'. Think of it as the office responsible for maintaining public order.

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