No. 1,684 in German
burger
Citizen.
In a sentence
Der Bürgermeister der Stadt hielt eine Rede.
The mayor of the city gave a speech.
In this sentence, 'Bürger' is part of the compound word 'Bürgermeister', which refers to a mayor, highlighting its meaning of 'citizen' within official titles.
Viele Bürger waren mit der neuen Regelung zufrieden.
Many citizens were satisfied with the new regulation.
Here, 'Bürger' is used to describe individual members of a community or state, implying participation and belonging.
Ich mag Burger mit Pommes.
I like burgers with fries.
In this context, 'Burger' refers to the food item, typically a sandwich consisting of a patty and bun, showcasing the borrowing of the English word 'burger' into German.
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