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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.
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In the context of belonging to a state, Bürger can refer to the same group of people as Staatsbürger. Staatsbürger explicitly indicates this state-related and political belonging, while Bürger can also refer to belonging to a city or municipality. Use Staatsbürger when the state is clearly the focus.
Die Staatsbürgerrechte dieses Landes gelten für alle Staatsbürger gleichermaßen.
This country's citizens' rights apply equally to all citizens.
Jeder Bürger sollte seine Rechte und Pflichten im Staat kennen.
Every citizen should know their rights and duties in the state.
