der Kommissar
Translation
commissioner, detective inspector
Examples
Der Kommissar leitet die Ermittlungen.
The commissioner is leading the investigation.
Ein Kommissar befragt den Zeugen.
A detective inspector is questioning the witness.
Grammar Patterns
((as)) Kommissar arbeiten to work as a commissioner He works as a commissioner for the police.
Similar Words
Inspektor (inspector), Ermittler (investigator)
Etymology
From Latin 'commissarius' (one who is entrusted), from 'com-' (with) + 'mittere' (to send).
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English word 'commissioner'. Picture a police commissioner from a crime show.