Translation of Romanian word "poliție" to English
poliție
/poˈli.t͡ʃie/
Meaning
NounA constituted body of officers representing the civil authority of government, empowered to maintain public order and safety, enforce the law, and prevent, detect, and investigate crime.
How to use
Feminine noun. Used with the definite article (poliția) when referring to the institution. Romanian verbs conjugate across multiple tenses and moods, with reflexive forms common in daily usage.
🇬🇧 English
police
Example
A sunat la poliție să raporteze accidentul.
He called the police to report the accident.
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Common phrases
- secție de poliție— police station
- ofițer de poliție— police officer
- a chema poliția— to call the police
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The Romanian word "poliție" means "police" in English.
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