die Polizeidienststelle
Translation
police department, police station
Examples
Die nächste Polizeidienststelle ist um die Ecke.
The nearest police station is around the corner.
Er meldete den Diebstahl bei der Polizeidienststelle.
He reported the theft at the police station.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) the police station (as subject) The police station is around the corner.
((Dative)) at/to the police station He reported the theft at the police station.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Polizeiwache, Polizeirevier, Kommissariat
Etymology
A compound of 'Polizei' (police) + 'Dienst' (service) + 'Stelle' (place/post).
Memory Tips
Break it down: a 'place' ('Stelle') for police 'service' ('Dienst'). This literally means 'police service place'.