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citizen
Used adjectivally in rare cases and mostly in fixed combinations to describe belonging to or characteristics of a citizen. Grammatically, it is often the first part of a compound.
Die Erfüllung der Meldepflicht ist eine klassische Staatsbürger-Pflicht.
Fulfilling the registration requirement is a classic citizen duty.
The word 'Staatsbürger' (citizen) is actually a noun made up of 'Staat' (state) and 'Bürger' (citizen). It describes a person who holds the nationality of a particular state.
Als deutscher Staatsbürger hat er das Recht zu wählen.
As a German citizen, he has the right to vote.
When 'Staatsbürger' (citizen) is used like an adjective, it remains unchanged before another noun to form a compound. It is not declined like a normal adjective.
Die staatsbürgerlichen Pflichten müssen von allen erfüllt werden.
Civic duties must be fulfilled by everyone.
The adjectival use of 'Staatsbürger' (citizen) is rare and belongs to formal administrative or legal language. This form is hardly used in everyday speech.
Das Wahlrecht ist ein zentrales Staatsbürger-Recht.
The right to vote is a central citizen right.
state / public
'staatlich' and 'Staatsbürger' look similar because both begin with 'Staat'. However, they do not mean the same thing and are used differently. 'staatlich' is an adjective and describes something that comes from the state or belongs to the state, for example 'eine staatliche Schule' (a public school). 'Staatsbürger' refers to a person who belongs to a state and has rights and duties there. In fixed combinations, the word element 'staatsbürger-' can occur; then it is more about citizens' rights or citizens' duties. So the risk of confusion lies in the similar beginning of the words. Pay attention to whether you mean a state institution or a person as a citizen of a state.
Als Staatsbürger hat er das Recht, an der Wahl teilzunehmen.
As a citizen, he has the right to take part in the election.
Im Büro hängt ein Formular für eine staatliche Förderung.
There is a form for state funding hanging in the office.