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“civilian service” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/t͡siˈviːlˌdiːnst/

Example

Er leistet seinen Zivildienst im Krankenhaus.

He is doing his civilian service at the hospital.

Illustration for Zivildienst (civilian service)

How to say “civilian service” in German

“Civilian service” in German is Zivildienst.

A civilian assignment that supports patients, vulnerable people, or community institutions in place of military duty.

Full entry for Zivildienst: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Zivildienst

Viele entscheiden sich aus Gewissensgründen für Zivildienst.

Many people choose civilian service for reasons of conscience.

Tips for using Zivildienst

  • Zivildienst is a masculine noun, so its definite form is 'der Zivildienst' and its accusative form is also 'den Zivildienst'.

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