Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

die Behörde

Translation (Übersetzung) authority, agency, office
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [bəˈhøːɐ̯də]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
feminine noun government bureaucracy official
Refers to an official government or administrative body with decision-making power. Often used in bureaucratic contexts.

Behörde - German Nouns - Behörde Meaning - Behörde Translation - Behörde Nouns Examples

Behörde is a German Nouns

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Behörde Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Die zuständige Behörde hat den Antrag genehmigt.
The responsible authority approved the application.
Bureaucratic approval process
Er muss das bei der Behörde anmelden.
He has to register that with the authority.
Official registration requirement
Die Behörden arbeiten langsam.
The authorities work slowly.
Criticism of bureaucratic efficiency

Behörde — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Behörde — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Die Behörde hat entschieden.
    Die Behörde hat entschieden.
    Behörde is feminine (die), so articles and pronouns must match: die Behörde, dieser Behörde, etc.
  • Ich gehe zu der Behörde.
    Ich gehe zur Behörde.
    Use the contraction 'zur' (zu + der) with feminine nouns in dative case for smoother speech.
  • Die Behörde sind langsam.
    Die Behörde ist langsam.
    Behörde is singular, so use singular verb forms (ist, hat, etc.), even though it refers to a collective body.

Behörde Word Family - Behörde Related Words - Behörde Family Members

Behörde Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Behörde word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Behörde family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Behörde related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
behören
Meaning: to hear officially (obsolete)
Example: Das Gericht behörte den Fall.
Verb
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Behördenmitarbeiter
Meaning: authority employee
Example: Der Behördenmitarbeiter half mir.
Noun
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Behördenweg
Meaning: official channel
Example: Das muss über den Behördenweg laufen.
Noun

Behörde Usage - Behörde Collocations - Behörde Idioms - Behörde Synonyms - Behörde Antonyms

Behörde Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Behörde Collocations (Kollokationen)

Behörde collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Behörde word combinations and how to use Behörde with other words naturally.

öffentliche Behörde
public authority
High frequency
zuständige Behörde
responsible authority
High frequency
Behörde kontaktieren
to contact the authority
High frequency
bei der Behörde anmelden
to register with the authority
Medium frequency
Behörde informieren
to inform the authority
Medium frequency
Behörde antwortet
the authority responds
Medium frequency
Behörde genehmigt
the authority approves
Medium frequency
Behörde verweigert
the authority refuses
Low frequency

Behörde Idioms (Redewendungen)

Behörde idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Behörde with meanings and explanations. Master Behörde expressions used in everyday German.

Die Behörde schläft nicht.
The authority doesn't sleep.
Means that authorities are always watching or active, often used to warn about bureaucratic oversight.
Mit der Behörde ist nicht zu spaßen.
You don't mess with the authorities.
Warns that authorities should be taken seriously and not be challenged lightly.
Das geht über die Behörde.
That goes through the authority.
Indicates that something requires official approval or processing through bureaucratic channels.

Behörde Synonyms (Synonyme)

Behörde synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Behörde and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Behörde similar words and their usage.

Amt
Meaning: office, bureau
High similarity
Behördenstelle
Meaning: authority office
High similarity
Verwaltung
Meaning: administration
Medium similarity
Dienststelle
Meaning: service office
Medium similarity
Institution
Meaning: institution
Low similarity

Behörde Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Privatperson
Meaning: private individual
Unternehmen
Meaning: company, enterprise
Bürger
Meaning: citizen
Nichtregierungsorganisation
Meaning: non-governmental organization

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Behörde Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Behörde semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Behörde. Explore Behörde related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Behörde contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Regierung Verwaltung Bürokratie Amt Gesetz Genehmigung Antrag Dokument

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