heimgekehrt
Translation
returned home, homeward-bound
Examples
Der Soldat ist endlich heimgekehrt.
The soldier has finally returned home.
Die heimgekehrte Tochter wurde freudig empfangen.
The returned daughter was joyfully received.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) heimgekehrt to be returned home The long-lost, heimgekehrte son was embraced.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zurückgekehrt, wieder da; Antonyms: weggegangen, verreist
Etymology
From 'Heim' (home) and 'gekehrt' (past participle of 'kehren', to turn). Literally 'turned homewards'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone making a U-turn ('kehren') to go 'Heim' (home).