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"Office" in German: Büro
das Büro
Office in German is das Büro. Say Ich bin im Büro or Das Büro schließt um sechs. Homeoffice is the usual word for working from home.
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How to pronounce Büro
Say it
byoo-ROH
/byˈʁoː/
byoo-ROH. Stress on the second syllable; ü like ee with rounded lips.
"Office" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Büro | office Neuter noun. | Neuter noun. |
| im Büro | at the office Location phrase. | Location phrase. |
| Homeoffice | working from home Remote work. | Remote work. |
| Bürozeiten | office hours Opening times. | Opening times. |
How to use Büro in real life
- 1Call
Ich bin noch im Büro.
I'm still at the office.
Im Büro.
- 2Keys
Die Schlüssel liegen im Büro.
The keys are in the office.
Im Büro.
- 3Team
Unser Büro ist relativ klein.
Our office is relatively small.
Unser Büro.
Mistakes English speakers make with Büro
Incorrect: der Büro
Correct: das Büro
Büro is neuter: das Büro.
Incorrect: in Büro
Correct: im Büro
Use im (in dem) Büro.
Good to know
Homeoffice became everyday vocabulary after 2020. Many teams still say Ich bin im Büro even for open-plan floors.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting location check
ChatPal
Bist du heute im Büro?
Are you at the office today?
You
Ja, bis fünf im Büro.
Yes, at the office until five.
ChatPal
Dann bringe ich die Mappe ins Büro.
Then I'll bring the folder to the office.
You
Super. Leg sie auf meinen Schreibtisch.
Great. Put it on my desk.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Office" in German
Office?
Das Büro.
At the office?
Im Büro.
WFH?
Homeoffice.
Gender?
Neuter: das Büro.
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