heimisch

German

Etymology

From Middle High German heimisch, from Old High German heimisk; on the surface, Heim + -isch.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhaɪ̯mɪʃ/
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Adjective

heimisch (strong nominative masculine singular heimischer, comparative heimischer, superlative am heimischsten)

  1. domestic (internal to a specific nation or region)
  2. homely (characteristic of or belonging to the home; domestic)

Declension

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • (antonym(s) of domestic): fremd, ausländisch
  • (antonym(s) of homely): außerhäuslich

Further reading

  • heimisch” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • heimisch” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • heimisch” in Duden online
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