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How do you say "police" in Italian?
la polizia
In Italian, "police" is la polizia.
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Pronunciation
Read polizia letter by letter, then speed up, with the stress falling naturally on the second-to-last syllable, and give the z that light buzzing ts sound Italian is known for.
Grammar notes
la polizia is feminine. Its plural is Polizie.
Example sentence
La polizia aiutò il bambino perduto.
The police helped the lost child.
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How to remember la polizia
Say la polizia while picturing "The police helped the lost child" happening right in front of you, that pairing sticks longer than a flashcard.
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Questions about la polizia
How do you pronounce la polizia?
Read polizia letter by letter, then speed up, with the stress falling naturally on the second-to-last syllable, and give the z that light buzzing ts sound Italian is known for.
Is la polizia masculine or feminine?
la polizia is feminine. la polizia is feminine. Its plural is Polizie.
How is la polizia used in Italian?
la polizia is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La polizia aiutò il bambino perduto. (The police helped the lost child.).
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