No. 2,198 in Swedish
polis
Police.
In a sentence
Polisen patrullerar staden varje kväll.
The police patrol the city every evening.
Here, 'polis' refers to an organized law enforcement unit providing security.
Jag såg en polis vid torget.
I saw a police officer at the square.
In this context, 'polis' refers to an individual member of the police force.
Det är viktigt att ha förtroende för polisen.
It is important to have trust in the police.
This usage of 'polis' encompasses the institution or organization responsible for maintaining order and safety.
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