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citizenry
All the citizens of a city or state, understood as a political community.
Die gesamte Bürgerschaft war aufgerufen, sich an der Säuberungsaktion im Park zu beteiligen.
The entire citizenry was called upon to take part in the cleanup campaign in the park.
state parliament
The term for the state parliament in the Free and Hanseatic Cities of Hamburg and Bremen.
Die Hamburger Bürgerschaft hat ein neues Gesetz zur Förderung des Radverkehrs verabschiedet.
The Hamburg Parliament passed a new law to promote cycling.
The word is made up of 'Bürger' (citizen) and the suffix '-schaft' (-ship). The ending '-schaft' denotes a community or totality, so here it means the totality of the citizens.
Die Freundschaft zwischen den beiden Städten wurde gefeiert.
The friendship between the two cities was celebrated.
In the meaning 'Gesamtheit der Bürger' (all citizens), 'Bürgerschaft' (citizenry) is a rather formal and official term. It is often found in political speeches, newspaper articles, or official texts.
Der Oberbürgermeister dankte der Bürgerschaft für ihr Engagement.
The mayor thanked the citizenry for their commitment.
The meaning 'Parlament' (parliament) is specific to the cities of Hamburg and Bremen. When 'Hamburger Bürgerschaft' (Hamburg Parliament) or 'Bremer Bürgerschaft' (Bremen Parliament) is mentioned in a political context, it always refers to the state parliament.
Die Bremer Bürgerschaft tagt heute im Rathaus.
The Bremen Parliament is meeting in the town hall today.
parliament
Parlament is the general term for an elected legislative assembly. Bürgerschaft is the official name of the state parliament in Hamburg and Bremen. In general, people use Parlament; for these two federal states, Bürgerschaft is the precise term.
Die Hamburgische Bürgerschaft berät heute über den Haushalt.
The Hamburg State Parliament is discussing the budget today.
Das Parlament des Bundeslandes berät heute über den Haushalt.
The state parliament is discussing the budget today.
