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A federal government agency with a defined area of responsibility.
Natural examples
Das Bundesamt veröffentlichte neue Zahlen zur Bevölkerung.
The federal office published new population figures.
Sie reichte den Antrag beim zuständigen Bundesamt ein.
She submitted the application to the responsible federal agency.
Ein Bundesamt prüft die Sicherheitsstandards des Produkts.
A federal agency checks the product’s safety standards.
Usage note
Bundesamt is neuter, plural Bundesämter. Its duties depend on the agency’s specific name.
Mini-lesson: Bundesamt
A federal government agency with a defined area of responsibility. Bundesamt is neuter, plural Bundesämter. Its duties depend on the agency’s specific name.
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