Staatsangehörigkeit

citizenship

noun SHTATS-an-ge-hoer-ikh-kyt Rare

Also means

nationality

Usage Note

Staatsangehörigkeit is the formal legal bond between an individual and a state. German nationality law (Staatsangehörigkeitsgesetz) grants it primarily by descent (ius sanguinis), with naturalisation after five years of lawful residence.

Examples

"Sie beantragte die deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit nach acht Jahren in Deutschland."

Natural Translation

She applied for German citizenship after eight years in Germany.

Literal Translation

She applied-for the German citizenship after eight years in Germany.

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