die Wasserpolizei
Translation
water police, river police, maritime police
Examples
Die Wasserpolizei kontrolliert die Boote auf dem See.
The water police are checking the boats on the lake.
Bei dem Unfall wurde die Wasserpolizei gerufen.
The water police were called for the accident.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject The water police patrol the river.
Similar Words
Wasserschutzpolizei; Antonyms: Landpolizei (land police)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wasser' (water) and 'Polizei' (police). Literally 'water police'.
Memory Tips
Picture police officers in a patrol boat instead of a patrol car.