der Polizeibeamter
Translation
police officer, policeman
Examples
Der Polizeibeamte regelte den Verkehr.
The police officer directed the traffic.
Ein Polizeibeamter nahm die Anzeige auf.
A police officer took the report.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a police officer Er arbeitet als Polizeibeamter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Polizist
Etymology
Composed of 'Polizei' (police) and 'Beamter' (official, civil servant). Literally means 'police official'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'beam' of authority from the state, making someone an official ('Beamter'). Combine this with 'Polizei' for police officer.