hierzulande
Translation
in this country, around here, locally
Examples
Hierzulande ist das ein bekannter Brauch.
In this country, that is a well-known custom.
Die Winter sind hierzulande oft sehr kalt.
The winters are often very cold in this country.
Grammar Patterns
as an adverb Hierzulande isst man viel Brot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: in diesem Land (in this country), bei uns (with us, at our place)
Etymology
A combination of 'hier' (here) + 'zu' (at/to) + 'Lande' (dative of Land, 'country'). It literally means 'here at/in the country'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'hier zu Lande' to remember it means 'here in the country'. It has a slightly formal or literary tone.