die Dezernate
Translation
departments, divisions
Examples
Die Stadtverwaltung hat mehrere Dezernate.
The city administration has several departments.
Die Aufgaben werden auf die Dezernate verteilt.
The tasks are distributed among the departments.
Grammar Patterns
to work in the departments Viele Beamte arbeiten in den Dezernaten.
Similar Words
Abteilungen (departments), Ressorts (ministries/departments), Referate (units)
Etymology
From Latin 'decernere' meaning 'to decide'. A 'Dezernat' is a decision-making body or department.
Memory Tips
Imagine a department that has to 'discern' (from the same root) the right course of action for the city.