NOUN
Heimat/ˈhaɪ̯maːt/home; homeland; native region
Heimat is a German noun that means home, homeland, or native region. It is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯maːt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Heimaten".
Definitions
1.the place where one is born or feels at home; homeland; native region(place of origin or deep belonging)
a.country or region of origin
Nach zehn Jahren im Ausland sehnte er sich nach seiner Heimat.—After ten years abroad, he longed for his homeland.
b.place where one feels a sense of belonging
Die Berge sind meine Heimat.—The mountains are my home.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Heimat | die Heimaten |
| Genitive | der Heimat | der Heimaten |
| Dative | der Heimat | den Heimaten |
| Accusative | die Heimat | die Heimaten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Heimat" mean in English?
- "Heimat" means home, homeland, or native region. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Heimat"?
- "Heimat" is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯maːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Heimat" der, die, or das?
- "Heimat" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Heimat"?
- The plural of "Heimat" is "Heimaten".
- What part of speech is "Heimat"?
- "Heimat" is a noun in German.
