This is the 4466th most frequent Dutch word.
citizens
The Dutch word for "citizens" is **burgers** and refers to inhabitants of a town, city, or country.
The word 'burgers' (citizens) is used here to refer to the population of a country in a general sense.
De burgers van Nederland genieten van hun vrijheid.
The citizens of the Netherlands enjoy their freedom.
Here, 'burgers' refers specifically to members of a community or locality participating in discussions.
Bij de bijeenkomst spraken de burgers over lokale problemen.
At the meeting, the citizens discussed local issues.
'Burgers' is utilized here to describe individuals as participants in societal governance or decision-making processes.