Question 11
Where do you have to register when you move within Germany?
German original: Wo müssen Sie sich anmelden, wenn Sie in Deutschland umziehen?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- at the residents' registration office — Correct answer
- at the registry office
- at the public order office
- at the trade office
Explanation
When you move within Germany, you must register at the residents' registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt or Bürgeramt) in your new place of residence within two weeks. This registration requirement applies to all persons living in Germany.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- must / to have to — 'Müssen' is a modal verb expressing necessity or obligation. It means that something is required and there is no choice.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- to register — To officially register with an authority, for example, to report a new address to the local registration office.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- himself / herself / itself / themselves / oneself — A reflexive pronoun used when the subject and object of a verb refer to the same person or thing (e.g., 'Er wäscht sich' = 'He washes himself'). It is used with reflexive verbs in German.
- to move (house) — To change one's place of residence and start living somewhere new. You pack your belongings and relocate to a different home or city.
- if / when — 'Wenn' is a conjunction that expresses a condition or a point in time. It connects two clauses and indicates that something happens under a certain condition or at a certain moment.