die Grenzpolizei
Translation
border police, border patrol
Examples
Die Grenzpolizei kontrollierte die Pässe der Reisenden.
The border police checked the travelers' passports.
Grammar Patterns
((by+dat)) to be checked by the border police Der Fahrer wurde von der Grenzpolizei kontrolliert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grenzschutz, Grenzwache
Etymology
Composed of 'Grenze' (border) + 'Polizei' (police).
Memory Tips
Simply the 'Polizei' (police) who work at the 'Grenze' (border).