die Mitbürgerin
Translation
female fellow citizens
Examples
Liebe Mitbürgerinnen und Mitbürger!
Dear fellow citizens!
Die Rechte der Mitbürgerinnen sind wichtig.
The rights of our female fellow citizens are important.
Grammar Patterns
(Nominative Plural) as subject The female fellow citizens are socially engaged.
(Genitive Plural) as possessive The opinion of the female fellow citizens is sought.
(Dative Plural) as indirect object The prize was awarded to the female fellow citizens.
(Accusative Plural) as direct object They honour the female fellow citizens for their commitment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: female compatriots; Antonyms: Ausländerinnen (female foreigners)
Etymology
From 'Mit-' (co-, fellow) + 'Bürgerin' (female citizen). Literally 'female co-citizen'.
Memory Tips
Think of people who are citizens 'with' ('mit') you. The '-innen' ending clearly marks it as plural and female.