German Conversation · Level 186
30 words
German word
hierzulande
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhiːɐ̯t͡suˈlandə/
Meaning
- adverbin this country
Example
Ich lebe hierzulande seit 3 Jahren.
I have been living in this country for three years.
More examples
hierzulande wird Recycling großgeschrieben.
Recycling is highly valued in this country.
Core concept
The local national setting rather than a particular nearby place, viewed as the area where things are generally done this way.
Common phrases
hierzulande ist es üblich
it is customary in this country
hierzulande zahlt man oft bar
people often pay in cash in this country
hierzulande achtet man auf Pünktlichkeit
people value punctuality in this country
Similar words
bei uns: In the country or region where the speaker and others live.
hier: At the speaker's current location or in the nearby area.
anderswo: In another country or place away from the one being discussed.
Definition in German
In diesem Land; verwendet, um Zustände, Regeln oder Gebräuche zu kennzeichnen, die innerhalb des Landes gelten.
Word origin
Hierzulande is a fixed adverb formed from "hier zu Lande," an earlier expression meaning "here in the land."
Usage tips
- Unlike "hier," which can refer to a specific location, "hierzulande" normally refers to country-wide circumstances or practices.