der Behördengang
Translation
errand to a government office, dealing with authorities, administrative process
Examples
Ich habe heute viele Behördengänge zu erledigen.
I have a lot of errands to run at government offices today.
Der Behördengang für den neuen Pass dauerte lange.
The administrative process for the new passport took a long time.
Grammar Patterns
to run an errand at a government office (einen Behördengang erledigen) I still have to run an errand at a government office.
Similar Words
der Amtsweg, die Formalität
Etymology
Composed of 'Behörde' (authority/agency) and 'Gang' (walk/errand). Literally an 'authority errand'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English phrase 'to go do something'. A 'Behördengang' is when you have to 'go' (Gang) to an 'authority' (Behörde).