Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

die Polizei

Translation (Übersetzung) police
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [poˈliːtsaɪ̯]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
law government institutions professions emergency
Die Polizei is a collective noun referring to the police force or police department as an institution. It's always used with the definite article 'die' and is typically singular in meaning even though it can have plural forms in certain grammatical contexts.

Polizei - German Nouns - Polizei Meaning - Polizei Translation - Polizei Nouns Examples

Polizei is a German Nouns

Learn Polizei meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Polizei is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Polizei Examples (Beispiele) in English

Polizei examples with English translations. See how to use Polizei in sentences. Polizei example sentences in English below.

Die Polizei kommt sofort.
The police are coming immediately.
Emergency situation
Er arbeitet bei der Polizei.
He works for the police.
Employment
Wir müssen die Polizei rufen.
We need to call the police.
Reporting a crime

Polizei Word Family - Polizei Related Words - Polizei Family Members

Polizei Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Polizei word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Polizei family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Polizei related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related profession (verwandter Beruf)
Polizist
Meaning: police officer
Example: Der Polizist arbeitet bei der Polizei.
Noun
Polizistin
Meaning: policewoman
Example: Die Polizistin trägt eine Uniform.
Noun
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Polizeiauto
Meaning: police car
Example: Das Polizeiauto fährt mit Blaulicht.
Noun
Polizeiwache
Meaning: police station
Example: Die Polizeiwache ist rund um die Uhr geöffnet.
Noun

Polizei Usage - Polizei Collocations - Polizei Idioms - Polizei Synonyms - Polizei Antonyms

Polizei Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Polizei Collocations (Kollokationen)

Polizei collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Polizei word combinations and how to use Polizei with other words naturally.

Polizei rufen
to call the police
High frequency
bei der Polizei arbeiten
to work for the police
High frequency
Polizei melden
to report to the police
High frequency
Polizei einschalten
to involve the police
Medium frequency
Polizei kontaktieren
to contact the police
Medium frequency
Polizei informieren
to inform the police
Medium frequency
Polizei anrufen
to phone the police
High frequency
Polizei benachrichtigen
to notify the police
Medium frequency

Polizei Idioms (Redewendungen)

Polizei idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Polizei with meanings and explanations. Master Polizei expressions used in everyday German.

Die Polizei, dein Freund und Helfer
The police, your friend and helper
A common saying emphasizing the police's role in helping citizens
Polizei und Feuerwehr
Police and fire department
Often mentioned together as emergency services
Die Polizei greift durch
The police takes action
Used when police intervene decisively in a situation

Polizei Synonyms (Synonyme)

Polizei synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Polizei and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Polizei similar words and their usage.

Ordnungshüter
Meaning: law enforcer
Medium similarity
Bullen
Meaning: cops
Low similarity
Polizeikräfte
Meaning: police forces
High similarity
Polizeiorganisation
Meaning: police organization
Medium similarity
Polizeibehörde
Meaning: police authority
Medium similarity

Polizei Antonyms (Antonyme)

Polizei antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Polizei. Discover Polizei opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Kriminelle
Meaning: criminals
Gesetzesbrecher
Meaning: lawbreakers
Verbrecher
Meaning: criminals

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Polizei Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Polizei semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Polizei. Explore Polizei related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Polizei contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Sicherheit Gesetz Verbrechen Uniform Notruf Einsatz Ordnung Strafverfolgung

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