German word

Polizistin

Pronunciation

IPA/poːliˈt͡sɪstɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpolicewoman

Example

Die Polizistin hilft dem Kind.

The policewoman is helping the child.

Illustration for Polizistin (policewoman)

More examples

Die Polizistin nahm den Verdächtigen fest.

The policewoman arrested the suspect.

Core concept

A woman in a police uniform helping a child in a public place.

Common phrases

  • die Polizistin im Einsatz

    the policewoman on duty

  • die Polizistin am Tatort

    the policewoman at the crime scene

  • eine Polizistin befragen

    question a policewoman

Similar words

Polizist: A male police officer who helps protect public safety and order.
Polizei: The police force or its stations and organizations responsible for public safety.
Kommissarin: A female detective or senior investigator who handles crimes and leads cases.
Polizeibeamtin: A female police officer serving as a government employee.

Definition in German

Polizistin bezeichnet eine weibliche Person, die bei der Polizei arbeitet und öffentliche Sicherheit und Ordnung gewährleistet.

Word origin

Polizistin is formed from Polizist with the feminine suffix -in, while Polizist is derived from Polizei, a borrowing ultimately related to Greek polis, 'city'.

Usage tips

  • Polizistin is feminine, so the nominative singular uses die and the regular plural is Polizistinnen.

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