der Polizeiruf
Translation
call to the police, police call
Examples
Ein anonymer Polizeiruf ging bei der Zentrale ein.
An anonymous call to the police was received at headquarters.
Der Polizeiruf meldete einen schweren Unfall.
The police call reported a serious accident.
Grammar Patterns
Subject + eingehen (a call) comes in, is received Ein anonymer Polizeiruf ging ein.
Subject + ((sth.acc)) melden (a call) reports (sth.) Der Polizeiruf meldete einen Unfall.
Similar Words
Notruf (emergency call), Hilferuf (call for help)
Etymology
Composed of 'Polizei' (police) and 'Ruf' (call), from the verb 'rufen' (to call).
Memory Tips
Think of it simply as a 'call' ('Ruf') to the 'police' ('Polizei'). The famous TV show 'Polizeiruf 110' can also be a good mnemonic.