die Staatsangehörigkeit
Translation
nationality, citizenship
Examples
Er hat die deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit.
He has German nationality.
Sie beantragte die Staatsangehörigkeit.
She applied for citizenship.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((sth.)) He has German nationality.
to apply for ((sth.)) She applied for citizenship.
Similar Words
Nationalität (nationality)
Etymology
From Staatsangehörige (national) + the suffix -keit (creates abstract nouns, like -ness or -ship in English).
Memory Tips
The suffix '-keit' often indicates a state or quality. Here, it's the 'state of being a national'.