English–German
“citizens' initiative” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʏʁgɐinit͡si̯aˌtiːvə/
Example
Die Bürgerinitiative protestiert gegen den Neubau.
The citizens' initiative is protesting against the new construction project.
How to say “citizens' initiative” in German
“Citizens' initiative” in German is Bürgerinitiative.
Residents around a local issue form a voluntary group and make their shared position visible in public.
Example sentences with Bürgerinitiative
Viele Helfer unterstützen die Bürgerinitiative bei der Unterschriftensammlung.
Many helpers support the citizens' initiative while collecting signatures.
Tips for using Bürgerinitiative
- Bürgerinitiative is feminine: die Bürgerinitiative, with the plural die Bürgerinitiativen.