die BürgerInneninitiativen
Translation
citizens' initiatives
Examples
BürgerInneninitiativen fordern mehr Umweltschutz.
Citizens' initiatives are demanding more environmental protection.
Sie engagiert sich in einer BürgerInneninitiative.
She is involved in a citizens' initiative.
Grammar Patterns
((in+3)) to be involved in ((sth.)) She is involved in citizens' initiatives.
Similar Words
Volksbegehren (plebiscite), Petition
Etymology
A compound word: 'Bürger' (citizen) + 'Innen' (gender-inclusive form) + 'Initiativen' (initiatives).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Initiatives' by 'BürgerInnen' (citizens). The capital 'I' in the middle ('Binnen-I') is a modern way to include both genders.