die Wache
Translation
guard, watch, sentry, police station
Examples
Er hält Wache vor dem Tor.
He is keeping watch in front of the gate.
Die Wache ließ niemanden herein.
The guard let no one in.
Ich muss zur Wache gehen.
I have to go to the police station.
Grammar Patterns
Wache halten to keep watch Er hält Wache vor dem Tor.
zur Wache gehen to go to the police station Ich muss zur Wache gehen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Posten, Wachposten, Polizeirevier; Antonyms: Schlaf (sleep)
Etymology
From Old High German 'wahta', related to 'wachen' (to be awake, to watch). Cognate with English 'watch'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is a'wach'e (awake) to keep 'Wache' (watch).