German word

Heimatverein

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaɪ̯maːtˌfɛɐ̯aɪ̯n/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlocal heritage society

Example

Das Logo des Heimatvereins ist neu.

The logo of the local heritage society is new.

Illustration for Heimatverein (local heritage society)

More examples

Viele ältere Mitglieder treffen sich im Heimatverein, um Erinnerungen auszutauschen.

Many older members meet at the local heritage society to exchange memories.

Core concept

A local heritage club linking historical places and customs with present-day community activities.

Common phrases

  • Spende an den Heimatverein

    donation to the local heritage society

  • Arbeitskreis im Heimatverein

    working group at the local heritage society

  • Archiv des Heimatvereins

    archive of the local heritage society

Similar words

Verein: An organization whose members work together toward a shared purpose.
Kulturverein: A local society for cultural activities such as theater and music.
Ortsverein: A local society centered on a particular town or district and its activities.
Bürgerverein: A residents' group that improves local living conditions and voices community concerns.

Definition in German

Ein Verein, der lokale Geschichte, Traditionen und Denkmäler pflegt und das Ortsleben fördert.

Word origin

Heimatverein is a German compound of Heimat and Verein, so it names an association devoted to a particular locality and its heritage.

Usage tips

  • In Das Logo des Heimatvereins, des Heimatvereins is genitive singular after des, rather than the nominative form Heimatverein.

Other meanings

  • heritage preservation societynoun
  • local history societynoun

Related words

  • Heimatvereinsarbeitlocal heritage society worknoun

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