Meaning
police
In a sentence
La polizia è arrivata in cinque minuti.
The police arrived in five minutes.
Chiamo la polizia subito.
I'm calling the police right away.
La polizia controlla la strada.
The police are checking the street.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| polizia | feminine · singular |
| polizie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'polizia' for the police force or officers. 'Carabiniere' refers to a specific branch (military police).
- Always feminine: 'la polizia', never 'il polizia'. Plural is 'le polizie' but rarely used.
- In informal speech, 'sbirri' (cops) is slang—avoid in formal contexts or with officers present.