das Bürgerbegehren
Translation
citizens' initiative, citizens' petition, referendum petition
Examples
Das Bürgerbegehren war erfolgreich.
The citizens' initiative was successful.
Sie starteten ein Bürgerbegehren gegen den Neubau.
They launched a citizens' initiative against the new building.
Grammar Patterns
to launch a citizens' initiative ((against sth.)) Sie starten ein Bürgerbegehren gegen die Schließung der Bibliothek.
to support a citizens' initiative Viele Bürger unterstützen das Bürgerbegehren.
Similar Words
Petition, Volksbegehren
Etymology
From 'Bürger' (citizen) and 'begehren' (to desire, to request). It signifies a request made by citizens.
Memory Tips
Think of citizens 'begging' or strongly desiring ('begehren') a specific political action or vote.