Amt Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Amt" is used as noun with the meaning of "office", "department" or "agency".

Essential properties of "Amt"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Amt
  • Plural: die Ämter

Meanings of "Amt" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Government office or department"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Amt für Stadtplanung hat neue Richtlinien veröffentlicht.The Office for Urban Planning has published new guidelines.
  2. Sie müssen Ihren Antrag beim zuständigen Amt einreichen.You must submit your application to the responsible office.
  3. Das Amt ist von Montag bis Freitag geöffnet.The office is open from Monday to Friday.

2.) "Official post or position"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Bürgermeister trat sein Amt im Januar an.The mayor took office in January.
  2. Sie bekleidet das Amt der Ministerin seit drei Jahren.She has held the office of minister for three years.
  3. Er wurde aus seinem Amt entlassen.He was dismissed from his post.

3.) "Duty or responsibility of an official position"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es gehört zu meinem Amt, diese Entscheidungen zu treffen.It is part of my duty to make these decisions.
  2. Sie nahm ihr Amt sehr ernst.She took her duty very seriously.
  3. Die Erfüllung seines Amtes erforderte viel Zeit und Energie.Fulfilling his duty required a lot of time and energy.
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