Die Verwaltung
Example: Die Verwaltung organisiert alle wichtigen Dokumente im Büro.
Definition
"Die Verwaltung" refers to the administrative department or management responsible for organizing and overseeing important documents and operations within an office or institution, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
Etymology
The word "die Verwaltung" comes from the German verb 'verwalten,' meaning 'to manage' or 'to administer.' It combines 'ver-' (a prefix often indicating transformation or completion) with 'walten,' meaning 'to rule' or 'to govern.' Did you know that 'Walten' is related to the English word 'wield,' reflecting control or authority?
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"Die Verwaltung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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