This is the 15766th most frequent German word.
ämter
"Ämter" means "offices" or "authorities" in English.
In this sentence, 'Ämter' refers to official government offices or institutions.
Die Ämter in der Stadt sind leicht zu erreichen.
The offices in the city are easy to reach.
Here, 'Ämter' is used to denote government establishments in the context of administrative tasks.
Welche Ämter muss ich besuchen, um meinen Reisepass zu erneuern?
Which offices do I need to visit to renew my passport?
In this instance, 'Ämter' refers broadly to the places or buildings where governmental or administrative functions are carried out.