der Kommissar
Translation
commissioners, inspectors, commissars
Examples
Die Kommissare untersuchen den Mordfall.
The inspectors are investigating the murder case.
Zwei neue Kommissare wurden dem Team zugewiesen.
Two new inspectors were assigned to the team.
Grammar Patterns
Noun (plural, nominative/accusative) The commissioners are on duty.
Similar Words
Inspektor (inspector), Ermittler (investigator)
Etymology
From Latin 'commissarius', meaning 'one who is entrusted'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'commissioner' in a police procedural. The German word is very similar.