die Sachbearbeitung
Translation
processing, administration, case handling
Examples
Die Sachbearbeitung dauert mehrere Wochen.
The processing takes several weeks.
Er ist für die Sachbearbeitung zuständig.
He is responsible for the case handling.
Grammar Patterns
the processing of sth. The processing of the applications takes a long time.
Similar Words
die Bearbeitung (processing), die Verwaltung (administration)
Etymology
From 'Sache' (matter, case) + 'Bearbeitung' (processing). Literally 'the processing of a matter'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Bearbeitung' (processing) of a 'Sache' (case). The '-ung' ending almost always makes a noun feminine (die).