Büro

Meaning and Usage

"Büro" in German means "office" in English. It refers to a place where administrative, clerical, or professional work is carried out.

Linguistic Analysis

"Büro" does not have any prefix or suffix. It comes directly from the Latin word "būrēx," which means "clerk."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Büro" has a similar meaning and usage as the English word "office."

Cultural Context

In German-speaking countries, "Büro" is an essential part of the work culture, and it is where people conduct their professional activities.

Example Sentences

  1. Ich arbeite von Montag bis Freitag im Büro.
  2. Das Büro ist heute geschlossen.

Memory Tips

You can remember the word "Büro" by associating it with the English word "office," as they have a similar meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

  • der Schreibtisch (desk)
  • der Computer (computer)
  • die Akte (file)
  • der Chef / die Chefin (boss)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

  • Gender: neuter (das Büro)
  • Plural: die Büros

Since "Büro" is a neuter noun, its plural form is "die Büros."

Conjugation (for verbs)

This word is a noun and does not have a conjugation for verbs.