die Razzia
Translation
raid, police raid, roundup
Examples
Die Polizei führte eine Razzia durch.
The police conducted a raid.
Bei der Razzia wurden Drogen gefunden.
Drugs were found during the raid.
Grammar Patterns
eine Razzia durchführen ((bei j-m / in et3)): to conduct a raid ((at sb.'s place / in sth.)) The police conducted a raid in the bar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Durchsuchung (search), Polizeieinsatz (police operation).
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian 'razzia', which originates from the Arabic word 'ġāziyah' for 'raid'.
Memory Tips
The 'zz' sound can evoke the buzzing, chaotic energy of a sudden police raid.