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How to Say "Call the police" in Italian
How to ask for the police in Italian during an emergency. Essential for safety.
Chiami la polizia!
KAH-mee lah poh-lee-TSEE-ahneutral
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Use this when you witness or are involved in a serious crime, accident, or other urgent situation requiring law enforcement. It's a direct command to get help immediately.
Alternatives
- Chiamate la polizia!Use when addressing more than one person.
- Vorrei chiamare la polizia.This is a softer, more polite request if you're speaking to someone who can call for you.
Ways to get it wrong
Chiamare vs. Chiamare a
In Italian, you 'call' someone directly (chiamare qualcuno), not 'call to someone'.
Polizia vs. Poliziotto
Polizia is the police force, poliziotto is a single police officer.
Frequently asked
what is italian for call police
The most direct way to say 'call the police' in Italian is 'Chiami la polizia!' This is a command used in emergencies.
how to say call police in italy
In an emergency, you would shout 'Chiami la polizia!' to get attention and request help. If speaking to someone who can make the call, you might say 'Vorrei chiamare la polizia'.
emergency number italy
The primary emergency number in Italy is 112, which connects you to all emergency services. You can then ask for the police (polizia).
