das Kreishaus
Translation
county building, county courthouse, district administration building
Examples
Das Kreishaus befindet sich im Stadtzentrum.
The county building is located in the city center.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the Kreishaus/county building to go to the county building I have to go to the county building today.
Similar Words
Landratsamt, Bezirksamt (other administrative offices)
Etymology
From 'Kreis' (county/district) and 'Haus' (house/building). Literally the 'county's house'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the main 'house' ('Haus') for the entire county ('Kreis'). Similar to how a courthouse is the house of the court.