They are not spelled correctly. Citizen - a person who is a native-born or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection Citizenship - the quality or state of being a citizen
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AlpheccaStars To be American citizen, you have to live in any of its states for 5 years"?Hi AStars:
Mr. TomShouldn't it be "to be an American citizen"? Or am I missing something?You are right. I was missing something!
AlpheccaStarsCan I say "You will get the Swedish citizenship immediately if you get married to a Swedish girl"?This one would be simpler and therefore better as "You will get Swedish citizenship immediately if you marry a Swedish woman." Using "girl" in that context comes across as patronising and dismissive of women.
AnonymousUsing "girl" in that context comes across as patronising and dismissive of women.Only if the reader is particularly sensitive. I am a woman and took no offence.