nativ
Translation
native, indigenous, natural
Examples
Er spricht Deutsch auf nativem Niveau.
He speaks German at a native level.
Diese Pflanzenart ist hier nativ.
This plant species is native here.
Natives Olivenöl ist von hoher Qualität.
Native olive oil is of high quality.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) modifies a noun. She is a native speaker.
((as a predicative adjective)) used after a verb like 'sein'. This plant species is native here.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einheimisch (local), angeboren (innate); Antonyms: fremd (foreign), erworben (acquired).
Etymology
From Latin 'nativus' (innate, born), related to 'nasci' (to be born). It's a direct cognate of the English 'native'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English word 'native', making it easy to remember.