This is the 265th most frequent German word.
bürger
The German word "Bürger" means "citizen" in English.
In this sentence, 'Bürger' is used in its primary meaning as 'citizen,' indicating an individual legally belonging to a state or country.
Der Bürger eines Landes hat oft das Recht zu wählen.
The citizen of a country often has the right to vote.
Here, 'Bürger' refers to the inhabitants of a specific city during historical times, indicating their urban and socio-economic status.
Im Mittelalter wurden Bürger oft in Städten angesiedelt und hatten spezielle Rechte.
In the Middle Ages, citizens often settled in cities and had special rights.
In this example, 'Bürger' is employed in a metaphorical sense to symbolize an exemplary or ideal member of society.