Bürger/ˈbʏʁɡɐ/citizen; townsman; civilian
Bürger is a German noun that means citizen, townsman, or civilian. It is pronounced /ˈbʏʁɡɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Bürger".
Definitions
1.citizen of a state, having rights and duties(legal/political)
a.person with the rights of a citizen in a country
Alle Bürger haben das Recht zu wählen.—All citizens have the right to vote.
2.inhabitant of a town or city; townsman(urban life/history)
a.member of the urban population, not a peasant or noble
Im Mittelalter hatten die Bürger wichtige Privilegien in der Stadt.—In the Middle Ages, the citizens had important privileges in the city.
3.non-military person; civilian(military)
a.person who is not a member of the armed forces
Die Soldaten schützen die Bürger des Landes.—The soldiers protect the civilians of the country.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Bürger | die Bürger |
| Genitive | des Bürgers | der Bürger |
| Dative | dem Bürger | den Bürgern |
| Accusative | den Bürger | die Bürger |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bürger" mean in English?
- "Bürger" means citizen, townsman, or civilian. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bürger"?
- "Bürger" is pronounced /ˈbʏʁɡɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bürger" der, die, or das?
- "Bürger" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Bürger"?
- The plural of "Bürger" is "Bürger".
- What part of speech is "Bürger"?
- "Bürger" is a noun in German.
