Chancellery
das Kanzleramt, die Kanzlerämter
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Chancellery
The government office that supports the head of government, the Federal Chancellor, in Germany or Austria in their official duties, as well as the associated official building.
Die Pressekonferenz der Bundeskanzlerin findet heute im Kanzleramt statt.
The Federal Chancellor's press conference is taking place today at the Chancellery.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kanzlerämter |
| genitive | des Kanzleramtes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kanzleramt | die Kanzlerämter |
| accusative | das Kanzleramt | die Kanzlerämter |
| dative | dem Kanzleramt | den Kanzlerämtern |
| genitive | des Kanzleramtes des Kanzleramts | der Kanzlerämter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is composed of 'Kanzler' (chancellor) and 'Amt' (office). So it literally refers to the office, meaning the authority and workplace, of the Federal Chancellor.
Der Regierungssprecher arbeitet im Kanzleramt.
The government spokesperson works at the Chancellery.
Pay attention to the difference between movement and location. Movement to the building is expressed with 'ins Kanzleramt' (to/into the Chancellery; accusative), while being there or doing an activity there is described with 'im Kanzleramt' (at/in the Chancellery; dative).
Die Minister fahren zur Sitzung ins Kanzleramt.
The ministers are driving to the Chancellery for the meeting.
Die wichtigsten Entscheidungen werden im Kanzleramt getroffen.
The most important decisions are made at the Chancellery.
Common verbs used in connection with the Chancellery are 'leiten' (to lead/head), 'arbeiten' (to work), or 'tagen' (to meet/convene). It is also often used for events, which then 'stattfinden' (take place) there.
Der Chef des Kanzleramts leitet die Behörde.
The head of the Chancellery leads the authority.
Das Kabinett tagt regelmäßig im Kanzleramt.
The cabinet meets regularly at the Chancellery.
