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

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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