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"Embassy" in German: Botschaft
die Botschaft
Embassy in German is die Botschaft. A consulate is das Konsulat. Say die deutsche Botschaft or Ich habe einen Termin in der Botschaft.
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How to pronounce Botschaft
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BOHT-shaft
/ˈboːtʃaft/
BOHT-shaft. Long o; soft -schaft.
"Embassy" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Botschaft | embassy / message Embassy in travel context. | Embassy in travel context. |
| das Konsulat | consulate Often handles visas locally. | Often handles visas locally. |
| Botschaftsviertel | embassy quarter City districts. | City districts. |
| Visum beantragen | to apply for a visa Common embassy errand. | Common embassy errand. |
How to use Botschaft in real life
- 1Travel plan
Wo liegt die Botschaft?
Where is the embassy?
Die Botschaft.
- 2Documents
Ich muss zur Botschaft für das Visum.
I have to go to the embassy for the visa.
Zur Botschaft.
- 3Meeting
Der Termin in der Botschaft ist um zehn.
The embassy appointment is at ten.
In der Botschaft.
Mistakes English speakers make with Botschaft
Incorrect: der Botschaft (nominative)
Correct: die Botschaft
Nominative is die Botschaft.
Incorrect: Botschaft always means message only
Correct: In travel talk die Botschaft is the embassy
Same noun covers message and embassy; context decides.
Good to know
Botschaft also means a message, so embassy talk often adds the country: die US-Botschaft. For many visa tasks you actually go to a Konsulat.
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Wann gehst du zur Botschaft?
When are you going to the embassy?
You
Morgen früh. Die Botschaft öffnet um acht.
Tomorrow morning. The embassy opens at eight.
ChatPal
Nimm alle Pässe mit zur Botschaft.
Take all passports to the embassy.
You
Habe ich. Und die Terminbestätigung.
I have them. And the appointment confirmation.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Embassy" in German
Embassy?
Die Botschaft.
Consulate?
Das Konsulat.
Gender?
Feminine: die Botschaft.
Also means message?
Yes — context tells you which.
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