Federal Police
die Bundespolizei, die Bundespolizeien
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Federal Police
The federal police force of Germany. Among other things, it is responsible for security at borders, train stations, and airports.
Die Bundespolizei kontrollierte die Pässe am Flughafen.
The Federal Police checked the passports at the airport.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bundespolizeien |
| genitive | der Bundespolizei |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Bundespolizei | die Bundespolizeien |
| accusative | die Bundespolizei | die Bundespolizeien |
| dative | der Bundespolizei | den Bundespolizeien |
| genitive | der Bundespolizei | der Bundespolizeien |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'Bund' (short for Federal Republic) and 'Polizei' (police). So it refers to the police at the national level in Germany.
Die Bundespolizei ist für die Sicherheit an den Grenzen zuständig.
The Federal Police is responsible for security at the borders.
'Bundespolizei' forms compound nouns that show affiliation with this authority. In newspapers they are often written with a hyphen ('Bundespolizei-Einsatz', Federal Police operation); official names have no hyphen ('Bundespolizeidirektion', Federal Police regional office).
Am Bahnhof stand ein Bundespolizei-Auto.
A Federal Police car was standing at the train station.
Der Bundespolizei-Einsatz dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The Federal Police operation lasted several hours.
You typically encounter the Federal Police and terms formed with it at airports, train stations, and at Germany's national borders.
Die Passkontrolle am Flughafen wird von der Bundespolizei durchgeführt.
Passport control at the airport is carried out by the Federal Police.
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Polizei and Bundespolizei both refer to state police authorities responsible for safety and public order. „Die Polizei“ is the general term, while „Bundespolizei“ explicitly refers to this particular federal authority. Use „Polizei“ without specifying a particular authority, and „Bundespolizei“ when its jurisdiction is meant.
Am Bahnhof kontrolliert die Bundespolizei die Reisenden.
At the station, the Federal Police are checking the travelers.
Bei der Veranstaltung sorgt die Polizei für Sicherheit.
The police provide security at the event.
