Easy German· 3 min
German for the Bürgeramt
Words and phrases you'll actually hear during your Anmeldung and other office visits.
Office German is full of long compound words. Knowing a few of them turns a stressful appointment into a manageable one.
- Termin — appointment
- Anmeldung — registration; Abmeldung — de-registration
- Meldebescheinigung — registration certificate
- Personalausweis / Reisepass — ID card / passport
- Unterschrift — signature; Formular — form
- Bescheid — official decision/notice
Phrasebook
- Ich habe einen Termin um zehn Uhr.I have an appointment at 10 o'clock.
- Ich möchte mich anmelden.I would like to register (my address).
- Hier ist meine Wohnungsgeberbestätigung.Here is my landlord's move-in confirmation.
- Entschuldigung, können Sie langsamer sprechen?Sorry, could you speak more slowly?
- Brauchen Sie noch etwas von mir?Do you need anything else from me?