der Bürgerkrieg
Translation
civil war
Examples
Der Bürgerkrieg dauerte viele Jahre.
The civil war lasted for many years.
Ein Bürgerkrieg spaltet das Land.
A civil war divides the country.
Grammar Patterns
[Noun] civil war The civil war claimed many victims.
Similar Words
Synonyms: innerstaatlicher Konflikt (internal conflict); Antonyms: Frieden (peace), internationaler Krieg (international war)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bürger' (citizen) and 'Krieg' (war). Literally means 'citizens' war'.
Memory Tips
Visualize citizens ('Bürger') fighting a war ('Krieg') within their own country.