German word

einheimisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌhaɪ̯mɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivelocal

Example

Ich kaufe gern einheimische Produkte.

I like buying local products.

Illustration for einheimisch (local)

More examples

Viele Menschen bevorzugen die einheimische Küche.

Many people prefer local cuisine.

Core concept

A plant, product, or person rooted in the place where it is found rather than brought in from elsewhere.

Common phrases

  • einheimische Produkte

    local products

  • einheimische Küche

    local cuisine

Similar words

lokal: Connected with a particular place or its immediate surroundings.
regional: Connected with a wider region rather than just one specific place.
örtlich: Limited to or occurring in a particular location.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet etwas oder jemanden, der in einer bestimmten Region verwurzelt oder ursprünglich dort ansässig ist.

Word origin

Einheimisch combines ein- with heimisch, which derives from Heim and describes something belonging to its home region.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, einheimisch takes normal German adjective endings, as in einheimische Produkte and einheimischer Wein.

Other meanings

  • domesticadjective
  • indigenousadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Einheimischerlocalnoun

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