heimgekehrt
Translation
returned home, come home
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
Composed of 'Heim' (home) and 'gekehrt' (past participle of 'kehren', to turn). Literally means 'turned home'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone turning around ('kehren') to head back 'Heim' (home).