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
| Positive | heimisch |
|---|---|
| Comparative | heimischer |
| Superlative | heimischsten |
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.
