How to Say "Gestapo" in German

Gestapo

/ɡeˈstaːpo/feminine

The English phrase 'gestapo' is translated into German as Gestapo.

Gestapo is the name used to refer to the secret police of Nazi Germany.

Meaning: the secret police of Nazi Germany (name)

What does it mean word for word?

The word Gestapo is a portmanteau of the phrase Geheime Staatspolizei, which literally means 'Secret State Police'.

Gestapo is a feminine noun and is used with the feminine definite article die.

/ɡeˈstaːpo/

In modern Germany, using the word Gestapo as a casual metaphor or a joke is considered highly offensive and socially taboo. Because the term is so inextricably linked to the atrocities of the Nazi regime, it lacks the hyperbolic or playful usage often seen with other words for 'police' in English.
During the Nazi era, the Gestapo operated under a legal loophole that allowed them to take actions without any judicial review, meaning their decisions could not be appealed in court.
Because Gestapo is a portmanteau, the feminine gender of the word die Gestapo is inherited from the feminine noun Polizei.

Hast du schon mal von der Gestapo gehört?
Have you ever heard of the Gestapo?
Die Geheime Staatspolizei war eine gefürchtete Organisation.
The Gestapo was a feared organization.
Die Gestapo war eine schreckliche Organisation.
The Gestapo was a terrible organization.
Er wurde von der Gestapo verhaftet.
He was arrested by the Gestapo.
Die Gestapo kontrollierte das gesamte Land.
The Gestapo controlled the entire country.

Two students are discussing a historical documentary in a library.

Felix

Hast du den Film über die Gestapo gesehen?
Have you seen the film about the Gestapo?
Laura

Ja, er war sehr erschreckend.
Yes, it was very frightening.
Felix

Die Macht der Gestapo war enorm.
The power of the Gestapo was enormous.
Laura

Das ist eine traurige Geschichte.
That is a sad story.

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