staatliche Stelle
In German, 'government entity' is staatliche Stelle.
The phrase refers to an organization or agency that is part of a government. Depending on the context, other terms may be more precise. For example, Behörde is used to describe various governmental bodies, authorities or agencies at both the national or local level, while Amt refers to a governmental office or bureau.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective staatlich (state/governmental) and the noun Stelle (position, office or agency).
Which one should you use?
While staatliche Stelle is a general term for a government entity, Behörde is a more common, specific term used for administrative authorities or agencies.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of staatliche Stelle is staatliche Stellen.
Did you know?
- In Germany, the term Behörde can carry a negative connotation of 'red tape' and inefficient bureaucracy, often used in complaints about the government.
- German distinguishes between staatlich (state-run) and öffentlich (public). Some entities are öffentlich-rechtlich, meaning they have public law status but are not directly part of the state administration.
- The word Stelle is also used in music to mean a 'passage' or 'section' of a piece, showing how the concept of a 'place' extends to abstract parts of a whole.
Examples in context
- Das ist eine wichtige RegierungsstelleThis is an important government entity.
- Dieses Regierungsorgan ist für die Umweltschutzpolitik zuständigThis government entity is responsible for environmental policy.
- Sie arbeitet bei einer staatlichen BehördeShe works at a government entity.
- Das Finanzamt ist eine wichtige staatliche AmtsstelleThe tax office is an important government entity.
- Er arbeitet bei einer RegierungsbehördeHe works at a government entity.
- Ich möchte bei einer Regierungsstelle arbeiten.I want to work at a government entity
- Mein Bruder arbeitet bei einer Behörde.My brother works at a government entity
- Interessant! Welche Behörde ist das?Interesting! Which government entity is that?
- Das ist eine staatliche Stelle.That is a government entity.
- Wir müssen eine staatliche Stelle kontaktieren.We have to contact a government entity.
- Jede staatliche Stelle muss diese Regeln befolgen.Every government entity must follow these rules.
Example conversation
Julian and Julia are discussing a permit for a new business.
- JulianWo muss ich den Antrag einreichen, Julia?Where do I have to submit the application, Julia?
- JuliaDu musst ihn an die zuständige staatliche Stelle senden.You have to send it to the responsible government entity.
- JulianWeißt du, welche das genau ist?Do you know exactly which one that is?
- JuliaJa, ich kann dir die Adresse schicken.Yes, I can send you the address.
