der Polizeichef
Translation
police chief, chief of police, police commissioner
Examples
Der Polizeichef gab eine Pressekonferenz.
The police chief gave a press conference.
Er wurde zum neuen Polizeichef ernannt.
He was appointed as the new police chief.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject The police chief is leading the investigation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Polizeipräsident, Polizeidirektor
Etymology
A compound word from 'Polizei' (police) and 'Chef' (chief, boss).
Memory Tips
Literally 'police boss'. The word 'Chef' is a common loanword in German.