das Bauamt
Translation
building authority, construction office, planning department
Examples
Man muss den Plan beim Bauamt einreichen.
You have to submit the plan to the building authority.
Das Bauamt hat die Genehmigung erteilt.
The building authority has granted the permit.
Grammar Patterns
((to the Bauamt)) to submit sth. to the building authority You have to submit the application to the Bauamt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Baubehörde (building authority)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bau' (construction) and 'Amt' (office, authority). It literally means 'construction office'.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'Amt' (office) where you handle all the paperwork for a new 'Bau' (building).