noun
administration, management, bureaucracy
B1
Verwaltung: Means 'administration', 'management' and sometimes 'bureaucracy'. It's a feminine noun (die Verwaltung) with regular plural Verwaltungen. Often refers to an office or administrative body. No special prepositions required; standard noun declension applies (e.g., die Verwaltungen, der Verwaltung). Commonly used in formal contexts.
Examples
Die Stadtverwaltung hat die neuen Formulare veröffentlicht.
The city administration has published the new forms.
Viele Beschwerden entstanden wegen der starren Verwaltung und der langen Wartezeiten.
Many complaints arose because of the rigid bureaucracy and long waiting times.
Die Firma schickte die Unterlagen an die Verwaltung, weil eine schnelle Entscheidung nötig war.
The company sent the documents to the administration because a quick decision was necessary.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine an office building with a sign 'Verwaltung' where all paperwork is handled.
die Verwaltung — think 'die' looks like a door leading to the office (feminine)
Notes
Feminine noun. Common in contexts of government offices, companies (management), and general administration. Plural often used when referring to different administrative bodies.