ADJECTIVE

heimisch/ˈhaɪ̯mɪʃ/native; indigenous; local

heimisch is a German adjective that means native, indigenous, or local. It is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯mɪʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "heimischer" and "heimischsten".

Definitions

1.originating from or native to a particular place(biology or geography)

a.native; indigenous

Der Biber ist in Europa heimisch.—The beaver is native to Europe.

2.familiar or belonging to one's home or homeland(general use)

a.having a feeling of home or belonging

Nach Jahren im Ausland fühlt er sich wieder heimisch in seiner Stadt.—After years abroad, he feels at home again in his city.

Adjective Forms

Positiveheimisch
Comparativeheimischer
Superlativeheimischsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "heimisch" mean in English?
"heimisch" means native, indigenous, or local. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "heimisch"?
"heimisch" is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯mɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "heimisch"?
The comparative of "heimisch" is "heimischer" and the superlative is "heimischsten".
What part of speech is "heimisch"?
"heimisch" is a adjective in German.

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