German word

örtlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈœɐ̯tlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivelocal

Example

Ich kaufe oft in örtlichen Geschäften ein.

I often shop at local stores.

Illustration for örtlich (local)

More examples

Ich informiere mich über örtliche Angebote im Viertel.

I find out about local offers in the neighborhood.

Core concept

A small area highlighted on a map while the surrounding region remains outside the focus.

Common phrases

  • bei örtlichen Händlern

    at local vendors

  • örtliche Nachrichten

    local news

  • örtlicher Markt

    local market

Similar words

lokal: Closely associated with a particular place, especially its shops or food.
regional: Connected with a broader region rather than one specific town or district.
einheimisch: Native to a particular place or produced there.
kommunal: Related to a town or city and its public administration.

Definition in German

Auf einen Ort beschränkt oder für eine bestimmte Gemeinde, Stadt oder Gegend zutreffend.

Word origin

The adjective örtlich comes from the inherited German noun Ort and uses -lich to express a relation to a place.

Usage tips

  • For a strictly physical location, German often uses vor Ort, while örtlich more broadly describes matters connected with a particular place.

Other meanings

  • on-siteadjective
  • regionaladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Örtlichkeitlocalitynoun

Word lists with this word