German Conversation · Level 37
75 words
German word
Heimatort
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhaɪ̯maːtˌɔʁt/
Meaning
- masculine nounhometown
Example
Er besucht oft seinen Heimatort.
He often visits his hometown.
More examples
Nach zehn Jahren in der Stadt fühlt sie sich im Heimatort sofort wieder zuhause.
After ten years in the city, she immediately feels at home again in her hometown.
Core concept
A familiar town or village tied to a person's memories and sense of belonging.
Common phrases
seinen Heimatort besuchen
visit his hometown
aus dem Heimatort stammen
come from the hometown
in den Heimatort zurückkehren
return to the hometown
Similar words
Heimat: A familiar place or region tied to personal memories and belonging.
Wohnort: The town or city where someone currently lives.
Geburtsort: The town or city where someone was born.
Herkunft: The background associated with where someone comes from.
Definition in German
Heimatort bezeichnet den Ort, den eine Person als ihre Heimat empfindet und mit persönlichen Erinnerungen verbindet.
Word origin
Heimatort combines Heimat, from Middle High German heimât for home or homeland, with Ort, meaning place.
Usage tips
- Heimatort need not mean birthplace; Geburtsort specifically means the place where someone was born.