German word

Einheimische

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌhaɪ̯mɪʃə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)locals

Example

Auf dem Markt treffen wir viele Einheimische.

At the market, we meet many locals.

Illustration for Einheimische (locals)

More examples

Auf Reisen wollte ich die Kultur der Einheimischen kennenlernen.

While traveling, I wanted to get to know the culture of the locals.

Core concept

A person connected to a place through long residence and participation in the surrounding community.

Common phrases

  • die Kultur der Einheimischen kennenlernen

    get to know the culture of the locals

  • sich mit Einheimischen austauschen

    exchange views with locals

Similar words

Einwohner: Residents of a particular area, often counted in official records or statistics.
Bewohner: Individual residents of a particular building or household.
Lokalbevölkerung: The population of a particular area and its shared local culture.

Definition in German

Personen, die in einer bestimmten Region leben oder dort lange wohnhaft sind und zur örtlichen Gemeinschaft gehören.

Word origin

The noun Einheimische comes from the adjective einheimisch, formed from ein- and heimisch, with Heim meaning 'home' and belonging to the inherited Germanic vocabulary.

Usage tips

  • Einheimische often contrasts with Besucher or tourists, while Einwohner more neutrally identifies a person who resides in a place.

Other meanings

  • nativesnoun
  • residentsnoun

Opposites

  • Touristentouristsnoun

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