die Kanzlei
Translation
law firm, lawyer's office, chancellery, office
Examples
Er arbeitet in einer großen Kanzlei.
He works in a large law firm.
Die Kanzlei des Bundeskanzlers ist in Berlin.
The Federal Chancellor's office is in Berlin.
Grammar Patterns
to work ((in sth.)) He works in a well-known law firm.
Similar Words
Büro (office), Anwaltsbüro (lawyer's office)
Etymology
From Medieval Latin 'cancellaria' (office of a chancellor), from 'cancellarius' (chancellor).
Memory Tips
Remember that the 'Kanzler' (Chancellor) works in the 'Kanzlei'.