der Finanzpolizist
Translation
tax inspector, financial police officer, revenue officer
Examples
Der Finanzpolizist prüft die Buchhaltung der Firma.
The tax inspector is checking the company's accounting.
Ein Finanzpolizist hat ihn wegen Steuerhinterziehung verhaftet.
A financial police officer arrested him for tax evasion.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a Finanzpolizist to work as a tax inspector He works as a tax inspector.
to arrest ((sb.acc)) ((for sth.gen)) to arrest sb. for sth. A financial police officer arrested him for tax evasion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tax auditor (Steuerprüfer), customs officer (Zollbeamter)
Etymology
Composed of 'Finanz' (finance) and 'Polizist' (policeman). Literally 'finance policeman'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a police officer who doesn't chase criminals, but chases money and tax evaders.