Illustration of the A2 German word “der Polizist”, which translates to “police officer (male)”. A kindly officer directing traffic at a crossroads where colorful giant bubbles float instead of cars, using a glowing star-shaped baton.
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police officer (male)

/poliˈt͡sɪst/

Examples — Polizist in a sentence

Ein Polizist hat mir den Weg gezeigt.

A police officer showed me the way.

Der Polizist kontrollierte meine Papiere.

The police officer checked my papers.

How to remember it

POLIZIST sounds like 'police assist'. A friendly police officer is always there to assist you!

More A2 words

Illustration of the A2 German word “die Polizistin”, which translates to “police officer (female)”. A stern but kindly mother duck in a police cap holds up one firm wing to halt traffic, whistle blowing, directing the road with crisp authority.
die Polizistin

/poliˈt͡sɪstɪn/

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police officer (female)

Examples

Die Polizistin half uns bei dem Unfall.

The police officer helped us with the accident.

Man sah eine Polizistin auf der Straße patrouillieren.

A police officer was seen patrolling on the street.

Illustration of the A2 German word “psychisch”, which translates to “psychological, mental”. A wise owl sits cross-legged in calm meditation, a glowing swirl of dreamy thought-spirals drifting up from its head, deep within its own mind.
psychisch

/ˈpsyːçɪʃ/

psychological, mental

Comparative Forms

Positive psychisch
Komparativ psychischer
Superlativ am psychischsten

Examples

Sie hatte psychische Probleme.

She had psychological problems.

Psychische Gesundheit ist sehr wichtig.

Mental health is very important.

Illustration of the A2 German word “der Quereinstieg”, which translates to “career change, lateral entry”. A determined penguin in a business suit vaults sideways over a tall hedge, briefcase in one flipper, landing mid-leap into a bustling new workshop of surprised craftsmen.
der Quereinstieg

/ˈkveːɐ̯ˌʔaɪ̯nʃtiːk/

career change, lateral entry

Examples

Ein Quereinstieg kann neue Möglichkeiten bieten.

A lateral entry can offer new opportunities.

Sie plant einen Quereinstieg in die IT-Branche.

She is planning a career change into the IT sector.

Illustration of the A2 German word “der Ratschlag”, which translates to “piece of advice”. A kindly walrus mentor leans down and gently presses a single glowing lightbulb of wisdom into the paws of a wide-eyed, grateful pup.
der Ratschlag

/ˈʁaːtˌʃlaːk/

piece of advice

Examples

Er gab mir einen wichtigen Ratschlag.

He gave me an important piece of advice.

Diesen Ratschlag werde ich befolgen.

I will follow this piece of advice.

Illustration of the A2 German word “die Realschule”, which translates to “intermediate secondary school (D)”. A schoolhouse where the roof opens to release flying books, and students sit on desks that float gently in a garden of knowledge.
die Realschule

/ʁeˈaːlˌʃuːlə/

intermediate secondary school (D)

Examples

Meine Schwester besuchte die Realschule in der Stadt.

My sister attended the intermediate secondary school in the city.

Die Realschule bereitet auf viele Berufe vor.

The intermediate secondary school prepares for many professions.

Illustration of the A2 German word “retten”, which translates to “to save, to rescue”. A burly walrus lifeguard lunges from a crashing wave, clutching a soaked, astonished kitten to his chest with both flippers, jaw set in heroic determination.
retten

/ˈʁɛtn̩/

to save, to rescue

Principal parts

retten, rettete, hat gerettet

ich rette
du rettest
er/sie/es rettet
wir retten
ihr rettet
sie/Sie retten

Examples

Die Feuerwehr konnte die Katze retten.

The fire department could save the cat.

Er versuchte, sein Geld zu retten.

He tried to save his money.

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feminine Polizistin — police officer (female)

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