English–German
“citizen” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʏɐ̯gɐ/
Example
Viele Bürger wohnen in der Stadt.
Many citizens live in the city.
How to say “citizen” in German
“Citizen” in German is Bürger.
A town resident with civic standing rather than merely a place of residence.
Example sentences with Bürger
Als Bürger kann man wählen.
As a citizen, one can vote.
Tips for using Bürger
- Bürger usually means citizen rather than any resident, while Einwohner is the more neutral word for a resident.
Other German words for “citizen”
Die Bürgerin wartet vor dem Rathaus.
The citizen is waiting in front of city hall.
Die Staatsbürger dieses Landes haben gestern gewählt.
The citizens of this country voted yesterday.