English–German

“civilization” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/tsivilizaˈtsi̯oːn/

Example

Unsere Zivilisation macht große Fortschritte.

Our civilization is making great progress.

Illustration for Zivilisation (civilization)

How to say “civilization” in German

“Civilization” in German is Zivilisation.

A long-built human world of cities, tools, institutions, and shared ways of living.

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

Example sentences with Zivilisation

Die westliche Zivilisation prägt viele politische Institutionen.

Western civilization shapes many political institutions.

Tips for using Zivilisation

  • Zivilisation is feminine, with the forms die Zivilisation and die Zivilisationen in the plural.

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