No. 3,693 in German
police
The German word "Polizei" means "police" in English, referring to the law enforcement authorities.
In a sentence
Die Polizei kam schnell zum Unfallort.
The police arrived quickly at the accident scene.
Subject of the sentence, referring to the institution of police.
Er rief die Polizei, nachdem er den Einbruch bemerkt hatte.
He called the police after noticing the break-in.
Indirect object in the sentence, representing the authority to contact during incidents.
Die Stadt investiert in die Ausstattung der Polizei.
The city is investing in the equipment for the police.
Object of the sentence, referring to the collective force managed by the state.
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