die Staatsbürgerschaft
Translation
citizenship, nationality
Examples
Er hat die deutsche Staatsbürgerschaft beantragt.
He has applied for German citizenship.
Sie besitzt die doppelte Staatsbürgerschaft.
She has dual citizenship.
Grammar Patterns
to apply for/have/receive ((sth.)) He wants to apply for German citizenship.
Similar Words
die Nationalität (nationality), die Staatsangehörigkeit (nationality)
Etymology
A compound of 'Staat' (state), 'Bürger' (citizen), and the suffix '-schaft' (like '-ship' in English).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'state-citizen-ship'. It's the condition of being a citizen of a state.