das Schriftführeramt
Translation
office of secretary, secretarial post
Examples
Er übernahm das Schriftführeramt im Verein.
He took over the office of secretary in the club.
Das Schriftführeramt erfordert viel Organisation.
The office of secretary requires a lot of organization.
Grammar Patterns
to take over ((the office of secretary)) He took over the office of secretary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sekretariat (secretariat), Protokollführung (minute-taking)
Etymology
A compound of 'Schrift' (writing), 'Führer' (leader, keeper), and 'Amt' (office). Literally 'writing-keeper-office'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Schrift' (script) + 'Führer' (leader) + 'Amt' (office). The office for the person who 'leads' the writing.