Polizist /pˌoːliːtsˈɪst/ · noun · CEFR A2. German translation of "police officer".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German)

Source term
police officer
Translation
Polizist
CEFR Level
A2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "der".

Dictionary form Polizist
Article der
Gender/article class masculine
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + der Polizist
Examples
Das ist der Polizist.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Der Polizist hat uns ein paar Fragen gestellt.

English: The police officer asked us a few questions.

A2 · jobs&Occupations

Mein Onkel ist Polizist in unserer Stadt.

English: My uncle is a police officer in our town.

A2 · jobs&Occupations

Ein freundlicher Polizist hat mir geholfen, mein Auto zu finden.

English: A friendly police officer helped me find my car.

A2 · jobs&Occupations

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