Zivildienst

civilian service

noun tsi-VEEL-deenst Rare

Also means

alternative civilian service (Germany)

Usage Note

Zivildienst was the alternative to military service for conscientious objectors in Germany, typically carried out in hospitals, care homes, or social organisations. Suspended in 2011 along with conscription.

Examples

"Viele Zivildienstleistende arbeiteten in Altenpflegeeinrichtungen."

Natural Translation

Many civilian service workers worked in care homes for the elderly.

Literal Translation

Many civilian-service-performers worked in elderly-care facilities.

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