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 of 'Bürger' (citizen), 'Innen' (an inclusive suffix for male and female), and 'Initiativen' (initiatives).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'initiatives from the citizens'. The capitalized 'I' in the middle is a typographical convention for gender inclusivity in German.