German Vocabulary Lessons
Expand your German vocabulary with themed lessons, covering essential words for various situations.
101 Lessons
A1 to B1 Levels
Police
Polizei
Vocabulary List
die Polizei
police
Translation
Die Polizei schützt die Bürger.
The police protect the citizens.
der Polizist
policeman
Translation
Der Polizist regelt den Verkehr.
The policeman directs the traffic.
die Polizistin
policewoman
Translation
Die Polizistin hilft den Menschen.
The policewoman helps the people.
das Polizeiauto
police car
Translation
Das Polizeiauto hat Blaulicht.
The police car has a siren.
der Streifenwagen
patrol car
Translation
Der Streifenwagen fährt schnell.
The patrol car drives fast.
festnehmen
to arrest
Translation
Die Polizei kann ihn festnehmen.
The police can arrest him.
ermitteln
to investigate
Translation
Die Polizei ermittelt den Fall.
The police investigate the case.
der Zeuge
witness (male)
Translation
Der Zeuge sah den Unfall.
The witness saw the accident.
die Zeugin
witness (female)
Translation
Die Zeugin hörte den Schrei.
The witness heard the scream.
die Wache
police station
Translation
Die Wache ist immer besetzt.
The police station is always occupied.