Rufen Sie bitte die Polizei.

Rufen Sie bitte die Polizei.
Call the police, please.

Meaning

Rufen Sie bitte die Polizei. means Call the police, please..

When to use

Use in urgent safety situations. Use this when the situation is urgent, medical, unsafe, or involves lost documents.

How it works

Treat this as a ready-made phrase first. After it feels familiar, compare the translation and pronunciation chunks to see which part carries the request, object, place, or politeness.

Nuance

Polite and safe with strangers. German may switch between du and Sie; this phrase is chosen to stay useful for beginners.

Watch out

Avoid translating word by word when speaking. Say the phrase as a complete chunk first.

Useful detail

German learners should focus on when the phrase is natural, not only its literal translation. Category: Emergencies and health.

Notes

Use in urgent safety situations. Polite and safe with strangers.

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