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A person who has only recently moved to a new city, municipality, or country and now lives there.
Die Stadt veranstaltet einen Empfang für alle Neubürger, um sie willkommen zu heißen.
The city is holding a reception for all new residents to welcome them.
The word is made up of 'neu' (new) and 'Bürger' (citizen/resident). A 'Neubürger' is therefore literally a new citizen or resident of a city or municipality.
Als Neubürger muss man sich innerhalb von zwei Wochen im Rathaus anmelden.
As a new resident, you have to register at city hall within two weeks.
The word is often used in official contexts. Typical phrases are 'Neubürger begrüßen' (to greet new residents) and 'willkommen heißen' (to welcome). There is also often an 'Empfang für Neubürger' (reception for new residents).
Der Bürgermeister begrüßte die Neubürger persönlich.
The mayor personally greeted the new residents.
'Neubürger' (new resident) is a neutral to formal term that is frequently used by authorities, in administration, or in local media.
Ein Artikel in der Lokalzeitung informierte über die steigende Zahl der Neubürger.
An article in the local newspaper reported on the rising number of new residents.
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'der Bürger' and 'der Neubürger' can both refer to a person who lives in a city, municipality, or country. The important difference is time: a 'Bürger' may have lived there for a long time, or may simply belong to the city or state. A 'Neubürger' is someone who has only recently moved there or has newly been accepted there. Learners may confuse the words because 'Neubürger' looks like a special form of 'Bürger'. That is true, but 'neu' is important here. If the move or the new beginning is not relevant, it is better to use 'Bürger'.
Im Rathaus begrüßt die Bürgermeisterin die Neubürger mit einer kleinen Feier.
At city hall, the mayor welcomes the new residents with a small celebration.
Die Bürger der Stadt stimmen im Herbst über das neue Schwimmbad ab.
The residents of the city will vote on the new swimming pool in the fall.