bürgerschaftlich
Translation
civic, community-based, voluntary
Examples
Bürgerschaftliches Engagement ist sehr wichtig.
Civic engagement is very important.
Sie ist in einer bürgerschaftlichen Initiative aktiv.
She is active in a civic initiative.
Grammar Patterns
civic engagement bürgerschaftliches Engagement Civic engagement is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zivilgesellschaftlich (civil-societal), ehrenamtlich (voluntary); Antonyms: staatlich (state-run), privat (private)
Etymology
Comes from 'Bürgerschaft' (the citizenry, community). This adjective describes things related to the community of citizens as a whole.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Bürger' (citizen) + '-schaft' (a collective, like '-ship' in 'citizenship'). It's about the collective action of citizens.