der Bürger
Translation
citizen, national
Examples
Jeder Bürger hat das Recht zu wählen.
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Er ist ein deutscher Bürger.
He is a German citizen.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adj.)) citizen a (adj.) citizen He is a responsible citizen.
to make ((sb.)) a citizen to make (sb.) a citizen The law makes him a citizen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Einwohner (inhabitant); Antonyms: der Ausländer (foreigner)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'burgaere', derived from 'Burg' (castle/fortified town). Originally meant a city dweller.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Burgher' living near a 'Burg' (castle) for protection.