No. 229 in Norwegian
sivile
"Civilians."
In a sentence
De sivile ble evakuert fra området under krisen.
The civilians were evacuated from the area during the crisis.
Here, 'sivile' refers to non-combatant individuals, emphasizing their role as bystanders during a conflict or crisis situation.
Organisasjonene tilbyr støtte til skadde sivile.
The organizations provide support to injured civilians.
In this context, 'sivile' highlights a group of people distinct from the military or government forces, focusing on their needs or condition in specific scenarios.
Sivile klær brukes ofte til hverdags.
Civilian clothing is often used on a daily basis.
Here, 'sivile' is used attributively to describe clothing intended for everyday use, as opposed to uniforms or specialized garments, emphasizing its practical and non-official nature.
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