der Polizeianwärter
Translation
police cadet, police trainee, probationary police officer
Examples
Der Polizeianwärter lernt die Gesetze.
The police cadet is learning the laws.
Als Polizeianwärterin muss sie viel trainieren.
As a female police trainee, she has to train a lot.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject The police cadet passed the exam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Polizeikadett, Polizeischüler
Etymology
Composed of 'Polizei' (police) and 'Anwärter' (candidate, aspirant). 'Anwärter' comes from 'warten auf' (to wait for), meaning someone waiting for a position.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'waiting' (warten) to become a full police officer.