die Verwaltung, -en
administration
Das ist die Organisation und Leitung von Aufgaben, zum Beispiel in einer Firma oder einer Behörde, damit alles gut funktioniert.
The German word "Verwaltung" is a noun meaning "administration" or "management". It is derived from the verb "verwalten", which means "to manage" or "to administer". The root "walt" relates to ruling or controlling.
Similar words:
- Behörde (authority, agency)
- Büro (office)
- Verwaltungsbehörde (administrative authority)
Differences:
- Verwaltung emphasizes the process or system of managing or administrating, often organizational or governmental.
- Behörde refers more specifically to an official governmental agency.
- Büro is the physical office or workplace, not the act of administration.
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Examples
Die Verwaltung kümmert sich um unsere Anliegen.noun
The administration takes care of our concerns.
Wir kümmern uns um die Verwaltung der Firma.noun
We take care of the administration of the company.
In der Verwaltung arbeiten viele Menschen.noun
Many people work in the administration.
Mitarbeiter in der Verwaltung bearbeiten viele Dokumente.noun
Employees in the administration process many documents.
Im Rathaus befindet sich die Verwaltung der Stadt.noun
The city administration is located in the town hall.
Zur Verwaltung gehören viele Aufgaben.noun
The administration includes many tasks.
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