Kripo
dieNouncriminal investigation department (CID); detective branch.
English translations
- 01
Criminal Investigation Department
Word details
- German meaning
- Abkürzung für Kriminalpolizei, eine Polizeibehörde, die sich mit der Aufklärung von Verbrechen befasst.
- English meaning
- Criminal police
- Synonym
- Kriminalpolizei
- German example
- Die Kripo ermittelt in dem Mordfall.
- English example
- The criminal police are investigating the murder case.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Kripo
- Plural Form
- die Kripos
Example sentences with “Kripo”
Die Kripo ermittelt in diesem Fall. (The CID is investigating this case.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Kripo short for something?
Yes, it is the abbreviation of 'Kriminalpolizei'. It is feminine (die Kripo).