das Sekretariat
Translation
secretary's office, secretariat, front office, administration office
Examples
Das Sekretariat ist im ersten Stock.
The secretary's office is on the first floor.
Bitte fragen Sie im Sekretariat nach.
Please ask at the secretary's office.
Grammar Patterns
(as subject) as a subject The office is closed.
((in+3)) with a preposition of place I'm going to the office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Büro (office), Verwaltung (administration)
Etymology
From Latin 'secretarius' (one entrusted with secrets). It's an international word.
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to 'secretariat' in English and related words in many other languages. Think of the place where the secretary works.