ADJECTIVE
bürgerlich/ˈbʏʁɡɐlɪç/bourgeois; middle-class; civic
bürgerlich is a German adjective that means bourgeois, middle-class, or civic. It is pronounced /ˈbʏʁɡɐlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "bürgerlicher" and "bürgerlichsten".
Definitions
1.belonging to the (traditional) middle class, or having characteristics associated with it(social class)
a.pertaining to the middle class and its values/lifestyle
Sie wuchsen in einem bürgerlichen Haushalt auf.—They grew up in a middle-class household.
2.relating to citizens or civic matters(civic/public)
a.civic, of or relating to civil society
Das bürgerliche Recht schützt die Rechte der Bürger.—Civil law protects citizens' rights.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | bürgerlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | bürgerlicher |
| Superlative | bürgerlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bürgerlich" mean in English?
- "bürgerlich" means bourgeois, middle-class, or civic. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "bürgerlich"?
- "bürgerlich" is pronounced /ˈbʏʁɡɐlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "bürgerlich"?
- The comparative of "bürgerlich" is "bürgerlicher" and the superlative is "bürgerlichsten".
- What part of speech is "bürgerlich"?
- "bürgerlich" is a adjective in German.
