die Bürgerbeteiligung
Translation
citizen participation, public participation, civic engagement
Examples
Bürgerbeteiligung stärkt die lokale Demokratie.
Citizen participation strengthens local democracy.
Das Projekt fördert die Bürgerbeteiligung.
The project promotes citizen participation.
Grammar Patterns
citizen participation in sth. Citizen participation in the project was high.
to promote citizen participation The city wants to promote citizen participation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Partizipation, Mitwirkung, Mitsprache
Etymology
Composed of 'Bürger' (citizen) and 'Beteiligung' (participation). Literally 'citizen's participation'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Bürger' (citizen) + 'Beteiligung'. 'Teil' means 'part', so participation is about citizens taking their 'part'.