der Zivilist
B2civilian
- English meaning
- civilian
- Gender
- der — masculine
- Plural
- die Zivilisten
- CEFR level
- B2 — Upper-Intermediate
- Vocabulary package
- War & Peace
- Dictionary
- German words with Z
Zivilist in a sentence
Der Zivilist wurde im Konflikt verletzt.
The civilian was injured in the conflict.
Declension of der Zivilist
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zivilist | die Zivilisten |
| Accusative | den Zivilisten | die Zivilisten |
| Dative | dem Zivilisten | den Zivilisten |
| Genitive | des Zivilisten | der Zivilisten |
Word family
der Zivilist is built from die List (cunning / ruse / trick). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
Where Zivilist comes from
Zivilist wurde Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts vom Adjektiv zivil abgeleitet.
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Questions about Zivilist
Is it der, die or das Zivilist?
It is der Zivilist — Zivilist is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Zivilisten.
What is the plural of Zivilist?
The plural of der Zivilist is die Zivilisten.
What is the genitive of Zivilist?
The genitive singular is des Zivilisten. The dative plural is den Zivilisten.
What does Zivilist mean in English?
der Zivilist means "civilian". For example: "Der Zivilist wurde im Konflikt verletzt." — "The civilian was injured in the conflict."
What level is Zivilist in German?
Zivilist is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the war & peace vocabulary.
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