NOUN

Heimatstadt/ˈhaɪ̯matˌʃtat/hometown; native city

Heimatstadt is a German noun that means hometown or native city. It is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯matˌʃtat/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Heimatstädte".

Definitions

1.the city or town where someone comes from or grew up(location)

a.place where one was born or lived for a long time

Berlin ist meine Heimatstadt.Berlin is my hometown.

b.the city with which one feels a personal connection or calls home

Auch nach Jahren im Ausland bleibt München meine Heimatstadt.Even after years abroad, Munich remains my hometown.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Heimatstadtdie Heimatstädte
Genitiveder Heimatstadtder Heimatstädte
Dativeder Heimatstadtden Heimatstädten
Accusativedie Heimatstadtdie Heimatstädte

Frequently asked questions

What does "Heimatstadt" mean in English?
"Heimatstadt" means hometown or native city. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Heimatstadt"?
"Heimatstadt" is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯matˌʃtat/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Heimatstadt" der, die, or das?
"Heimatstadt" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Heimatstadt"?
The plural of "Heimatstadt" is "Heimatstädte".
What part of speech is "Heimatstadt"?
"Heimatstadt" is a noun in German.

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