das Kartellamt
Translation
antitrust authority, cartel office, competition authority
Examples
Das Kartellamt prüft die Fusion der Unternehmen.
The antitrust authority is examining the companies' merger.
Man hat sich beim Kartellamt über die Preise beschwert.
A complaint about the prices was made to the antitrust authority.
Grammar Patterns
the Kartellamt as subject to use the Kartellamt as the subject. Das Kartellamt untersucht den Fall.
to complain ((to the Kartellamt)) to complain to the Kartellamt. Die Firma beschwert sich beim Kartellamt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wettbewerbsbehörde (competition authority), Bundeskartellamt (Federal Cartel Office)
Etymology
A compound of 'Kartell' (cartel) and 'Amt' (office, agency). Literally 'cartel office'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'office' ('Amt') that polices business 'cartels' to ensure fair competition.