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 civilians or civil affairs, not military or not in uniform(opposite of military)

a.civilian, not in military service or uniform

Die Polizisten waren in zivil unterwegs.—The police officers were dressed in civilian clothes.

2.relating to civil matters (as opposed to criminal)(law, society)

a.concerning the rights and affairs of citizens

Das ist eine zivilrechtliche Angelegenheit.—That is a civil law matter.

Adjective Forms

Positivezivil

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.

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