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    Pulisya (en. Police)

    pu-lis-ya

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An organization responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining order in society.
    The police work to ensure the safety of citizens.
    Ang pulisya ay nagtatrabaho upang mapanatili ang seguridad ng mga mamamayan.
    The government agency aimed at improving safety and order in cities.
    The police collaborated with schools for safety programs.
    Nakipagtulungan ang pulisya sa mga paaralan para sa mga programang pangkaligtasan.
    The individuals who are part of this organization helping in law enforcement.
    The police officers working on the road assist motorists.
    Ang mga pulis na nagtatrabaho sa kalsada ay tumutulong sa mga motorista.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Police in our area
    The police are here to help and protect us.
    Pulisya sa amin
    Call the police
    Request help from the authorities.
    Tawagan ang pulisya

    Related Words

    law
    The rules enforced by the police.
    batas
    security
    The state of being safe protected by the police.
    seguridad

    Slang Meanings

    Brazen (growing more brazen or shameless)
    The police are so brazen; they seem unafraid of everything that's happening.
    Ang kapal mukha ng pulisya, tila walang takot sa lahat ng nangyayari.
    Snitch (informant)
    That cop might be a snitch; he only reports to those above him.
    Baka asungot yang pulis na 'yan, nag-uulat lang yan sa mga nakakataas.
    Street cop (often implying lower rank or less authoritative)
    The street cops seem to not care about what's happening there.
    Yung mga pulis sa kanto, parang walang pakialam sa mga nangyayari diyan.
    Pretend cop (someone pretending to be a cop, or a 'fake cop')
    Don't believe him, he's just a pretend cop!
    Huwag kang maniwala sa kanya, pulis-pulisan lang yan!