die Vermittlungszentrale
Translation
switchboard, exchange, central office, mediation center
Examples
Bitte rufen Sie die Vermittlungszentrale an.
Please call the switchboard.
Die Vermittlungszentrale leitet den Anruf weiter.
The central office forwards the call.
Grammar Patterns
to call the switchboard die Vermittlungszentrale anrufen Please call the switchboard.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Telefonzentrale, Schaltzentrale
Etymology
Composed of 'Vermittlung' (mediation, connection) and 'Zentrale' (central office). Literally a 'mediation central'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'central' (Zentrale) place that 'mediates' (vermitteln) calls or connections.