die Polizei
Translation
police, police force
Examples
Die Polizei hilft den Menschen.
The police help the people.
Rufen Sie bitte die Polizei!
Please call the police!
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) The police is/are always on duty. Die Polizei ist immer im Einsatz.
((as accusative object)) to call the police Man ruft die Polizei.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ordnungshüter (keepers of the peace), Schutzmann (old term for policeman)
Etymology
From Greek 'politeia' (citizenship, government), derived from 'polis' (city).
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English word 'police', making it easy to remember. Note that in German, it's a feminine noun (die) and is used as a collective noun.