Cop in Tagalog

Cop in Tagalog is “Pulis” or “Pulis na lalaki/babae.” A cop is a police officer who enforces the law and maintains public order and safety. Explore detailed definitions, synonyms, and real-world examples below to understand how this term is used in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Cop

[Definition]:

• Cop /kɑːp/
• Noun: A police officer; a member of the police force responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining public safety.
• Verb (informal): To catch or arrest someone.
• Verb (informal): To obtain or take something.

[Synonyms] = Pulis, Kapulisan, Tagatuod ng batas, Opisyal ng pulisya, Alagad ng batas

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The cop directed traffic at the busy intersection during rush hour.
• Ex1_PH: Ang pulis ay nag-direksyon ng trapiko sa abalang kanto sa oras ng rush hour.
• Ex2_EN: A cop stopped the speeding motorist and issued a ticket for violating traffic laws.
• Ex2_PH: Ang pulis ay hininto ang motoristang sobrang bilis at nag-isyu ng tiket dahil sa paglabag sa mga batas trapiko.
• Ex3_EN: The neighborhood cop is well-known and respected by everyone in the community.
• Ex3_PH: Ang pulis ng kapitbahayan ay kilala at respetado ng lahat sa komunidad.
• Ex4_EN: She always wanted to become a cop to help protect people and serve her country.
• Ex4_PH: Lagi niyang nais na maging pulis upang tumulong na protektahan ang mga tao at maglingkod sa kanyang bansa.
• Ex5_EN: The cop investigated the crime scene and collected evidence for the case.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pulis ay nag-imbestiga ng crime scene at nangolekta ng ebidensya para sa kaso.