Translation of German word "Bürger" to English
derBürger
/ˈbyːɐ̯ɡɐ/
Meaning
NounA resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties.
How to use
The masculine noun Bürger ('citizen / burgess / resident') declines regularly (plural is identical: die Bürger). Feminine counterpart is Bürgerin (plural Bürgerinnen). The related adjective is bürgerlich (civil/civic/bourgeois).
🇬🇧 English
citizen
Example
Der Bürger ist sehr freundlich.
The citizen is friendly.
Der Bürger kommt pünktlich.
The citizen comes on time.
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Common phrases
- Bürgerin— female citizen (related)
- Bürgerinitiative— citizens' initiative / action group (related)
- freier Bürger— free citizen
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What is the definition of the German word "der Bürger"?▼
The German word "der Bürger" is defined as: "A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties."
What does the German word "der Bürger" mean?▼
The German word "der Bürger" means "citizen" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Bürger ist sehr freundlich." (which translates as "The citizen is friendly.").
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