der Streifenwagen
Translation
patrol car, police car, squad car
Examples
Der Streifenwagen fuhr mit Blaulicht vorbei.
The patrol car drove past with its blue light flashing.
Grammar Patterns
(as subject) as a subject The patrol car is standing at the corner.
Similar Words
Polizeiauto (police car), Funkstreifenwagen (radio patrol car)
Etymology
From 'Streifen' (patrol, stripe) + 'Wagen' (car). It means a car that goes on patrol, or a car with a stripe.
Memory Tips
Visualize a police car with a prominent stripe ('Streifen') patrolling the streets.