This is the 1684th most frequent German word.
burger
Citizen.
In this sentence, 'Bürger' is part of the compound word 'Bürgermeister', which refers to a mayor, highlighting its meaning of 'citizen' within official titles.
Der Bürgermeister der Stadt hielt eine Rede.
The mayor of the city gave a speech.
Here, 'Bürger' is used to describe individual members of a community or state, implying participation and belonging.
Viele Bürger waren mit der neuen Regelung zufrieden.
Many citizens were satisfied with the new regulation.
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.