German Conversation · Level 52
74 words
German word
Heimatstadt
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhaɪ̯maːtˌʃtat/
Meaning
- feminine nounhometown
Example
In meiner Heimatstadt gibt es viele Cafés.
There are many cafés in my hometown.
More examples
Viele Jugendliche kehren nicht in ihre Heimatstadt zurück.
Many young people do not return to their hometown.
Core concept
The town where a person's early life is rooted and that still feels like home.
Common phrases
in meiner Heimatstadt
in my hometown
meine Heimatstadt besuchen
visit my hometown
in der Heimatstadt aufgewachsen
grew up in the hometown
Similar words
Geburtsort: The town or city where someone was born.
Herkunft: The region or family background someone comes from.
Wohnort: The town or city where someone currently lives.
Stadt: A built-up place with many people, businesses, and services.
Definition in German
Eine Gemeinde oder Stadt, in der jemand aufgewachsen ist und die er als seine Heimat ansieht.
Word origin
The compound Heimatstadt joins Heimat, meaning a place regarded as home, with Stadt, meaning town or city.
Usage tips
- Heimatstadt means hometown, not necessarily birthplace; Geburtsort specifically means the place of birth.