Amts-
Translation
official, of office
Examples
Die Amtssprache in Deutschland ist Deutsch.
The official language in Germany is German.
Der Amtsantritt des neuen Bürgermeisters ist morgen.
The new mayor's assumption of office is tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
Amts- + Noun Forms compound nouns, meaning 'official' or 'of office'. Amtsgericht (district court)
Similar Words
Synonyms: dienstlich- (related to service), offiziell- (official)
Etymology
Genitive form of 'das Amt' (office, post). Used as a prefix in compound nouns to mean 'official' or 'of the office'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Amts-' as the English equivalent of adding 'official' or 'public' before a noun, like 'Amtsarzt' -> 'official doctor'.