English–German
“civil war” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʏʁgɐˌkʁiːk/
Example
Wir sprechen oft über den Bürgerkrieg.
We often talk about the civil war.
How to say “civil war” in German
“Civil war” in German is Bürgerkrieg.
One country is split into rival armed groups that fight each other within its own borders.
Example sentences with Bürgerkrieg
Die Friedensinitiative wollte einen Bürgerkrieg verhindern.
The peace initiative wanted to prevent a civil war.
Tips for using Bürgerkrieg
- Bürgerkrieg is masculine, with the plural Bürgerkriege; the final noun Krieg determines the compound's gender and plural pattern.