No. 2,276 in Dutch
politiebureau
Police station.
In a sentence
Ik moet naar het politiebureau om een verloren voorwerp op te halen.
I need to go to the police station to retrieve a lost item.
Here, 'politiebureau' is used as the place where official tasks involving police matters, such as retrieving lost items, can be performed.
Het politiebureau is 24 uur per dag open voor noodgevallen.
The police station is open 24 hours a day for emergencies.
In this sentence, 'politiebureau' highlights the function of the place as an emergency service center.
Er was een bijeenkomst in het politiebureau om gemeenschapsveiligheid te bespreken.
There was a meeting in the police station to discuss community safety.
Here, 'politiebureau' refers to the location used for official gatherings and community discussions.
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