die Kriminalpolizei
Translation
criminal investigation department, detective force
Examples
Die Kriminalpolizei untersucht den Fall.
The criminal investigation department is investigating the case.
Er arbeitet bei der Kriminalpolizei.
He works for the criminal investigation department.
Grammar Patterns
to work for the criminal police bei+3 arbeiten Er arbeitet bei der Kriminalpolizei.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kripo (abbreviation)
Etymology
A compound word formed from 'Kriminal' (criminal) and 'Polizei' (police).
Memory Tips
Just think of 'criminal' + 'police'. The meaning is very transparent.