die Ansässigen
Translation
residents, locals
Examples
Die Ansässigen kennen die besten Lokale.
The locals know the best pubs.
Viele Ansässige arbeiten im Tourismus.
Many residents work in tourism.
Grammar Patterns
((as a subject)) as a subject. Die Ansässigen protestierten gegen den Neubau. (The residents protested against the new building.)
Similar Words
der Einwohner (inhabitant), der Bürger (citizen); Antonyms: der Fremde (stranger), der Tourist (tourist)
Etymology
A nominalized adjective from 'ansässig' (resident), which comes from 'an-' (at, on) + 'sitzen' (to sit). Literally, someone 'sitting' in a place.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who has a 'seat' ('Sitz') 'at' ('an') a certain place. They are a resident.