bureau in German

bureau in German is Büro, Schreibtisch, Sekretär — bureau means a government department or agency, especially one handling a specific area of administration.

bureau in German

Büro

noun

Schreibtisch

noun

(chiefly, British) A desk, usually with a cover and compartments that are located above the level of the writing surface rather than underneath, and often used for storing papers.

Büro

noun

(chiefly, British) A desk, usually with a cover and compartments that are located above the level of the writing surface rather than underneath, and often used for storing papers.

Sekretär

noun

(chiefly, British) A desk, usually with a cover and compartments that are located above the level of the writing surface rather than underneath, and often used for storing papers.

Kommode

noun

(US) A chest of drawers for clothes.

What does "bureau" mean?

noun A government department or agency, especially one handling a specific area of administration.
"She filed the report with the local weather bureau."
noun A chest of drawers for storing clothes, or a writing desk with compartments.
"He kept his socks in the top drawer of the bureau."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

bureau in a sentence

She filed the report with the local weather bureau.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation handles major federal crimes in the US.
He kept his socks in the top drawer of the bureau.
The antique bureau in the hallway has a drawer that sticks.

Similar words in German

authority branch chest of drawers division

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bureau" in German?

"bureau" in German is Büro, Schreibtisch, Sekretär. bureau means: A government department or agency, especially one handling a specific area of administration.

How do you use "bureau" in a sentence?

Example: "She filed the report with the local weather bureau." In German, "bureau" is Büro, Schreibtisch, Sekretär.

Are there other ways to say "bureau" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "bureau": Büro, Schreibtisch, Sekretär, Kommode.

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