heimisch
Translation
native, local, domestic, at home
Examples
Viele heimische Tiere sind bedroht.
Many native animals are endangered.
Wir kaufen lieber heimische Produkte.
We prefer to buy local products.
Ich fühle mich hier langsam heimisch.
I'm slowly starting to feel at home here.
Grammar Patterns
attributive adjective ((before a noun)) We eat local fruit.
predicative adjective ((with 'sein' or 'fühlen')) He feels at home here.
Similar Words
Synonyms: native, local, familiar; Antonyms: foreign, alien
Etymology
From 'Heim' (home) + '-isch' (adjective suffix). Literally means 'home-ish' or belonging to a home.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'home'. 'Heimisch' relates to feeling 'at home' or something being from your 'home' country.