Polente

German

Etymology

Thieves' cant, variation of Polizei, 19th c.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /poˈlɛntə/

Noun

Polente f (genitive Polente, no plural)

  1. (slang, derogatory) police
    Synonym: Polizei
    Wegen so einer Kleinigkeit wirst du doch nicht gleich die Polente rufen.
    You won’t call the popo for such an irrelevant thing, innit.

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