English–German
“hometown” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhaɪ̯maːt/
Example
Ich vermisse meine Heimat.
I miss my hometown.
How to say “hometown” in German
“Hometown” in German is Heimat.
A remembered home region that remains an emotional point of reference even after someone moves away.
Example sentences with Heimat
In der Heimat feiern sie traditionelle Feste.
In their home region, they celebrate traditional festivals.
Tips for using Heimat
- Zuhause usually means the place where someone currently lives or feels at home, while Heimat points more strongly to lasting roots and belonging.
Other German words for “hometown”
Er besucht oft seinen Heimatort.
He often visits his hometown.
In meiner Heimatstadt gibt es viele Cafés.
There are many cafés in my hometown.