die Auslandsvertretung
Translation
foreign representation, diplomatic mission, embassy, consulate
Examples
Er arbeitet bei einer deutschen Auslandsvertretung.
He works at a German diplomatic mission abroad.
Die Auslandsvertretung hilft Bürgern in Not.
The diplomatic mission helps citizens in need.
Grammar Patterns
bei einer ((...)) arbeiten to work at a foreign representation He works at a German foreign representation.
Similar Words
Botschaft (embassy), Konsulat (consulate), diplomatische Mission (diplomatic mission)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ausland' (abroad) and 'Vertretung' (representation). Literally 'abroad-representation'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the place that 'represents' (vertreten) your country in a foreign land (Ausland).