Polisia (en. Police)
po-li-si-a
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An organization responsible for maintaining order and security within a location.
The police provided security to the citizens in their community.
Ang pulisya ay nagbigay ng seguridad sa mga mamamayan sa kanilang komunidad.
A body of people working to suppress crime and enforce the law.
The police helped arrest the suspects involved in the crime.
Tumulong ang pulisya sa pag-aresto sa mga suspek na sangkot sa krimen.
The agents working for the police.
The police officers cooperate to maintain peace.
Ang mga pulis ay nagtutulungan upang mapanatili ang kapayapaan.
Etymology
From the English word 'police'
Common Phrases and Expressions
traffic police
Police monitoring the roads and assisting motorists.
pulis sa kalsada
investigating police
Police responsible for identifying and investigating crimes.
pulis na nag-iimbestiga
Related Words
criminal
A person who violates the law or engages in illegal activities.
kriminal
law
The rules enforced by society to maintain order.
batas
Slang Meanings
Punishment
Oh no, the police brought punishment for the thieves.
Naku, ang polis ay nagdala ng kastigo sa mga magnanakaw.
Big house
The police passed by the big house for the operation.
Dumaan ang polisia sa mansyon para sa operasyon.
Crazy
Why are the police, the people on the street are crazy?
Bakit ba ang polisia, sira-ulo ang mga tao sa kalye?