die Polizeiwache
Translation
police station
Examples
Die nächste Polizeiwache ist um die Ecke.
The nearest police station is around the corner.
Er musste eine Aussage auf der Polizeiwache machen.
He had to make a statement at the police station.
Grammar Patterns
((at+loc)) to be/do sth. at a location The police station is around the corner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Polizeirevier, Kommissariat
Etymology
Composed of 'Polizei' (police) and 'Wache' (guard, station). Literally 'police station'.
Memory Tips
Think of a place where the police 'watch' over the city. 'Wache' is related to the English word 'watch'.