NOUN
Zivilist/ˌt͡siviˈlɪst/civilian; non-combatant
Zivilist is a German noun that means civilian or non-combatant. It is pronounced /ˌt͡siviˈlɪst/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zivilisten".
Definitions
1.a person who is not a member of the armed forces or the police(person, not military)
a.male individual not belonging to the military
Im Kriegsgebiet sind viele Zivilisten in Gefahr.—Many civilians are in danger in the war zone.
b.person who is not in official service (police, etc.)
Die Stadt wurde evakuiert, damit die Zivilisten geschützt sind.—The city was evacuated to protect the civilians.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zivilist | die Zivilisten |
| Genitive | des Zivilisten | der Zivilisten |
| Dative | dem Zivilisten | den Zivilisten |
| Accusative | den Zivilisten | die Zivilisten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zivilist" mean in English?
- "Zivilist" means civilian or non-combatant. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zivilist"?
- "Zivilist" is pronounced /ˌt͡siviˈlɪst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zivilist" der, die, or das?
- "Zivilist" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Zivilist"?
- The plural of "Zivilist" is "Zivilisten".
- What part of speech is "Zivilist"?
- "Zivilist" is a noun in German.
