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Bürgersinn

civic spirit

noun BUER-ger-zin Rare
People & Society Community

Also means

sense of civic duty

Usage Note

Bürgersinn describes a person's sense of responsibility towards the community and public life. It is considered a civic virtue; someone who volunteers, recycles, or maintains public spaces shows Bürgersinn.

Examples

"Müllsammeln im Park zeugt von echtem Bürgersinn."

Natural Translation

Collecting litter in the park shows genuine civic spirit.

Literal Translation

Litter-collecting in the park testifies of real civic-spirit.

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