ADJECTIVE
zivil/t͡siˈviːl/civil; civilian; non-military
zivil is a German adjective that means civil, civilian, or non-military. It is pronounced /t͡siˈviːl/.
Definitions
1.relating to civilian life; non-military(contrasting with military/service)
a.not connected to the military, police, or other uniformed services
Er trägt jetzt zivile Kleidung, weil er nicht mehr beim Militär ist.—He now wears civilian clothes because he is no longer in the military.
b.describing aspects of everyday, non-official life
Nach dem Unfall musste das Verfahren vor einem zivilen Gericht stattfinden.—After the accident, the case had to take place in a civil court.
Adjective Forms
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "zivil" mean in English?
- "zivil" means civil, civilian, or non-military. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "zivil"?
- "zivil" is pronounced /t͡siˈviːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "zivil"?
- "zivil" is a adjective in German.
