German police dog
- noun
- /ˈɡɜrmən pəˈlis dɔɡ/
:
perro policía alemán
- Thanks to its intelligence, the German police dog is often trained as a guide for the blind.
Examples
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Many German police dogs are trained to detect drugs.
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The German police dog quickly located the missing hiker in the dense forest.
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Many law enforcement agencies rely on the loyal nature of the German police dog.
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The German police dog found the missing child.
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The German police dog is known for its role in helping law enforcement catch criminals.
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During the training session, the German police dog demonstrated its ability to follow commands effectively.
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A well-trained German police dog can assist in various tasks, including searching for missing persons.
Synonyms
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2.5
A large, smart dog often used by police or as a guide dog
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2.5
A large, intelligent dog that works in police teams or guides blind people
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3.1
A large dog breed also called the German Shepherd, often used by police and as guide dogs
How Trained
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: German + police + dog denotes a dog associated with Germany and used in police work (i.e. a police dog of German origin or breed). A B1 learner who knows the constituent words can readily infer this basic meaning; the specific breed nuance (German Shepherd) is additional cultural knowledge but not required for comprehension.
Etymology
German police dog refers to a dog from Germany that police began to use because it was strong and easy to train. These dogs were bred and trained to 'work with police' and to help people, so the phrase now means a German Shepherd or similar trained dog used by police or as a 'guide for the blind'.