NOUN

Polizei/ˌpoliˈt͡saɪ̯/police

Polizei is a German noun that means police. It is pronounced /ˌpoliˈt͡saɪ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Polizeien".

Definitions

1.the official organization responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining public order(institution)

a.the police force

Die Polizei ermittelt in dem Fall.The police are investigating the case.

b.the police officers collectively

Die Polizei war schnell am Unfallort.The police arrived quickly at the scene of the accident.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Polizeidie Polizeien
Genitiveder Polizeider Polizeien
Dativeder Polizeiden Polizeien
Accusativedie Polizeidie Polizeien

Frequently asked questions

What does "Polizei" mean in English?
"Polizei" means police. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Polizei"?
"Polizei" is pronounced /ˌpoliˈt͡saɪ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Polizei" der, die, or das?
"Polizei" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Polizei"?
The plural of "Polizei" is "Polizeien".
What part of speech is "Polizei"?
"Polizei" is a noun in German.

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