Police in Tagalog

“Police” in Tagalog is “Pulis” – a term deeply integrated into Filipino society and everyday language. Understanding this word and its related terms is crucial for navigating legal matters, emergency situations, and civic responsibilities in the Philippines.

[Words] = Police

[Definition]

• Police /pəˈliːs/
• Noun: The civil force responsible for maintaining public order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing the law.
• Verb: To maintain order and enforce regulations in an area or at an event.

[Synonyms] = Pulis, Kapulisan, Mga alagad ng batas, Pulisya, Awtoridad

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The police arrived at the scene within ten minutes of receiving the emergency call.
• Ex1_PH: Ang pulis ay dumating sa pinangyarihan sa loob ng sampung minuto matapos matanggap ang emergency call.
• Ex2_EN: She reported the stolen motorcycle to the police station immediately.
• Ex2_PH: Agad niyang iniulat ang nakawin na motorsiklo sa istasyon ng pulis.
• Ex3_EN: The police are conducting an investigation to find the missing person.
• Ex3_PH: Ang pulis ay nagsasagawa ng imbestigasyon upang mahanap ang nawawalang tao.
• Ex4_EN: Local police officers are patrolling the neighborhood to ensure safety.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga lokal na pulis ay nag-patrol sa kapitbahayan upang masiguro ang kaligtasan.
• Ex5_EN: The community respects the police for their dedication to public service.
• Ex5_PH: Ang komunidad ay gumagalang sa pulis dahil sa kanilang dedikasyon sa serbisyo publiko.