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“exile” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkˈsiːl/

Example

Er lebt seit Jahren im Exil.

He has been living in exile for years.

Illustration for Exil (exile)

How to say “exile” in German

“Exile” in German is Exil.

A person continues life abroad while a homeland remains unsafe or inaccessible.

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

Example sentences with Exil

Viele Schriftsteller veröffentlichten im Exil weiterhin auf Deutsch.

Many writers continued to publish in German while in exile.

Tips for using Exil

  • The usual phrases are 'ins Exil gehen' and 'im Exil leben', with in taking the accusative in the first phrase and the dative in the second.

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