polisi
poh-LEE-see
How to say it
Swahilipolisipoh-LEE-see
Englishpolice; police officer
Frenchpolice; policier
Meaning
The force that keeps public order and enforces the law, or one of its officers.
Good to know
Same form in the plural and for one officer: polisi mmoja, polisi wengi. Kituo cha polisi is a police station and Jeshi la Polisi the police force.
Examples
- Polisi walifika haraka baada ya ajali.The police arrived quickly after the accident.
- Alikwenda kituo cha polisi kutoa taarifa.She went to the police station to make a report.
- Polisi mmoja alikuwa akiongoza magari.A police officer was directing the traffic.
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