Dezernat
municipal department; administrative division
noun de-tser-NAHT Rare
Origin: from Latin decernere (to decide)
Usage Note
Dezernat is an administrative unit within a city or district government, headed by a Dezernent. German cities typically have Dezernate for planning, finance, social affairs, and similar areas.
Examples
"Das Dezernat für Soziales ist für Obdachlosenunterkünfte zuständig."
Natural Translation
The social-affairs department is responsible for homeless shelters.
Literal Translation
The department for social-affairs is for homeless-shelters responsible.
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