German word

Polizist

Pronunciation

IPA/poliˈtsɪst/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpolice officer

Example

Ich sehe einen Polizisten dort am Parkeingang.

I see a police officer there at the park entrance.

Illustration for Polizist (police officer)

More examples

Ich sprach einen Polizisten an, um nach dem Weg zu fragen.

I spoke to a police officer to ask for directions.

Core concept

A uniformed officer patrolling public places, preventing danger and pursuing offenders.

Common phrases

  • einen Polizisten ansprechen

    approach a police officer

  • ein Polizist auf Streife

    a police officer on patrol

Similar words

Polizei: The public safety organization that responds to reports and enforces the law.
Polizistin: A female police officer who patrols, assists the public, and responds to incidents.
Polizeiwache: A police station where officers work shifts, handle cases, and advise the public.
Streifenwagen: A police car used for patrols and responding to incidents.

Definition in German

Ein Angehöriger der Polizei, der öffentliche Sicherheit überwacht und Straftaten verfolgt.

Word origin

Polizist is formed from Polizei, meaning police, with the agent suffix -ist for a person associated with an activity or institution.

Usage tips

  • Polizist is a weak masculine noun: der Polizist, den Polizisten, and plural die Polizisten.

Other meanings

  • constablenoun

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