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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Polizei | die Polizeien |
| Genitive | der Polizei | der Polizeien |
| Dative | der Polizei | den Polizeien |
| Accusative | die Polizei | die 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.
