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    Pulis (en. Police)

    poo-lis

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who is a member of a force that maintains order and protects people.
    The police helped the crime victims.
    Ang pulis ay tumulong sa mga biktima ng krimen.
    An agency responsible for enforcing the law.
    The police have the duty to protect the safety of the citizens.
    Ang pulis ay may tungkulin na pangalagaan ang seguridad ng mga mamamayan.
    A group working to fight crime.
    The police conducted an operation against the drug lords.
    Ang mga pulis ay nag-conduct ng operasyon laban sa mga drug lord.

    Etymology

    Spanish word 'policía'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Corner police
    Police assigned to a specific area or part of the community.
    Pulis sa kanto
    Vote for the police
    A call for support for police programs.
    Bumoto para sa pulis

    Related Words

    crime
    An illegal activity that violates the law.
    krimen
    law
    Rules that citizens must follow.
    batas
    security
    The condition of being safe from danger.
    sekuridad

    Slang Meanings

    In-law
    I can't, I have my in-law there.
    Hindi ako pwede, may balae ako dyan eh.
    Dude/Guy
    Dude, what's the news?
    Tsip, anong balita?
    Dog (referring to the police as 'dogs')
    Just that dog with a badge.
    Yun lang tuta na may badge.
    Police call
    There's a police call at the next corner.
    May tawag pulis sa susunod na kanto.