die Behörde
Translation
authority, public agency, office
Examples
Die Behörde ist heute geschlossen.
The agency is closed today.
Er arbeitet bei einer staatlichen Behörde.
He works for a government agency.
Sie müssen das bei der Behörde melden.
You must report that to the authorities.
Grammar Patterns
to work ((at an agency)) to work for the government He works at a government agency.
to go ((to the authorities)) to go to the office I have to go to the authorities.
Similar Words
Amt (office), Verwaltung (administration)
Etymology
Derived from 'hören' (to hear/obey). The place that must be obeyed or where one is heard.
Memory Tips
Contains 'hör' (hear). You must listen to the authorities.