civil society
die Zivilgesellschaft, die Zivilgesellschaften
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civil-society
Relating to civil society; supported by citizens and non-governmental organizations. Use as an adjective is grammatically unusual; instead, the adjective 'zivilgesellschaftlich' (civil-society / civic) is used.
Ihr Engagement ist rein zivilgesellschaft und erhält keine staatliche Unterstützung.
Her involvement is purely civil-society based and receives no state support.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zivilgesellschaften |
| genitive | der Zivilgesellschaft |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Zivilgesellschaft | die Zivilgesellschaften |
| accusative | die Zivilgesellschaft | die Zivilgesellschaften |
| dative | der Zivilgesellschaft | den Zivilgesellschaften |
| genitive | der Zivilgesellschaft | der Zivilgesellschaften |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Zivilgesellschaft' (civil society) is a noun and is not used as an adjective. It is a common mistake to place it directly before another noun.
Die Zivilgesellschaft spielt eine wichtige Rolle in einer Demokratie.
Civil society plays an important role in a democracy.
To describe something as belonging to civil society, you use the adjective 'zivilgesellschaftlich' (civil-society / civic). It is declined like a normal adjective.
Er ist in vielen zivilgesellschaftlichen Projekten aktiv.
He is active in many civil-society projects.
The noun 'die Zivilgesellschaft' (civil society) is composed of 'zivil' (civil / civic) and 'Gesellschaft' (society). It refers to the part of society made up of citizens and their non-governmental organizations.
Freiwillige Feuerwehren sind ein Teil der Zivilgesellschaft.
Volunteer fire departments are part of civil society.
