Amt/amt/office; department; position (official)
Amt is a German noun that means office, department, or position (official). It is pronounced /amt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Ämter".
Definitions
1.public office or administrative authority(government, administration)
a.a government, public, or official office
Sie arbeitet im Amt für Soziales.—She works at the social services office.
2.official post or position of responsibility(position)
a.an official function or duty, especially in government or public service
Nach zehn Jahren im Amt trat der Bürgermeister zurück.—After ten years in office, the mayor resigned.
3.the physical building housing an administration or authority(building)
a.the bureaucratic building where one seeks government services
Das Amt ist heute nur bis 13 Uhr geöffnet.—The office is only open today until 1 p.m.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Amt | die Ämter |
| Genitive | des Amtes | der Ämter |
| Dative | dem Amte | den Ämtern |
| Accusative | das Amt | die Ämter |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Amt" mean in English?
- "Amt" means office, department, or position (official). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Amt"?
- "Amt" is pronounced /amt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Amt" der, die, or das?
- "Amt" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Amt"?
- The plural of "Amt" is "Ämter".
- What part of speech is "Amt"?
- "Amt" is a noun in German.
