das Kriminalkommissariat
Translation
criminal investigation department, detective squad, CID
Examples
Er arbeitet beim Kriminalkommissariat.
He works at the criminal investigation department.
Das Kriminalkommissariat leitet die Ermittlungen.
The criminal investigation department is leading the investigation.
Grammar Patterns
das Kriminalkommissariat ((as subject/object)) the criminal investigation department Das Kriminalkommissariat untersucht den Fall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kripo (abbreviation), Mordkommission (homicide squad)
Etymology
From 'Kriminal' (criminal) and 'Kommissariat' (commissariat/precinct). Literally a 'criminal commissariat'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'commissioner' for 'criminal' cases working at his 'commissariat'.