die Dienststelle
Translation
office, agency, department, station
Examples
Er arbeitet bei einer staatlichen Dienststelle.
He works at a government agency.
Bitte melden Sie sich bei der zuständigen Dienststelle.
Please report to the responsible department.
Grammar Patterns
to work at/in an office/agency ((bei/in einer Dienststelle arbeiten)) She works in an important agency.
Similar Words
Amt (office), Behörde (authority), Abteilung (department), Büro (office)
Etymology
Composed of 'Dienst' (service, duty) and 'Stelle' (place, position). Literally a 'service place'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'place' (Stelle) where one performs their 'service' or 'duty' (Dienst). Often refers to a public or official office.