German word

Bundesbürger

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʊndəsˌbʏʁgɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounGerman citizen

Example

Ich bin Bundesbürger.

I am a German citizen.

Illustration for Bundesbürger (German citizen)

More examples

Viele Bundesbürger mit Migrationshintergrund engagieren sich politisch.

Many German citizens with a migration background are politically active.

Core concept

A person carrying civic membership at the nationwide federal level rather than only in a local state.

Common phrases

  • Bundesbürger mit Migrationshintergrund

    German citizen with a migration background

  • Wahlrecht der Bundesbürger

    voting rights of German citizens

Similar words

Deutscher/Deutsche: A person of German nationality, in ordinary everyday wording.
Staatsbürger: A person holding German citizenship, expressed in legal or official terms.
Bürger: A member of a local community with civic standing.
Einwohner: A person living in a particular region or place.

Definition in German

Jemand, der die Staatsangehörigkeit der Bundesrepublik Deutschland besitzt.

Word origin

The compound Bundesbürger joins Bund, the federal union, and Bürger, a citizen or townsman, to name a German national.

Usage tips

  • Bundesbürger has a formal administrative tone, while Deutscher or Deutsche is usually more natural in everyday speech.

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