Usage Note
Einbürgerung is the legal process by which a foreigner becomes a citizen, ending with an Einbürgerungsurkunde (certificate of naturalization). It requires residence, language and often a citizenship test. From einbürgern; the plural is Einbürgerungen.
Examples
"Die Einbürgerung wurde nach erfolgreichem Test bewilligt."
Natural Translation
The naturalization was granted after a successful test.
Literal Translation
The naturalization was after successful test granted.
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