civil in German
civil in German is zivil, bürgerlich, zivilisiert — civil means relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
civil in German
zivil
(uncomparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
bürgerlich
(uncomparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
zivilisiert
(comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.
What does "civil" mean?
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adj Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
"The country moved from military rule to civil government."
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adj Polite and reasonably courteous, without being warm or friendly.
"They kept things civil even though they clearly disagreed."
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adj Relating to private disputes between citizens, as opposed to criminal law.
"She filed a civil lawsuit against her former landlord."
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civil in a sentence
- The country moved from military rule to civil government.
- He works in the civil service.
- They kept things civil even though they clearly disagreed.
- Please try to be civil during the meeting.
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What is "civil" in German?
"civil" in German is zivil, bürgerlich, zivilisiert. civil means: Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
How do you use "civil" in a sentence?
Example: "The country moved from military rule to civil government." In German, "civil" is zivil, bürgerlich, zivilisiert.
Are there other ways to say "civil" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "civil": zivil, bürgerlich, zivilisiert.
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