gebürtig
Translation
native, born in
Examples
Er ist ein gebürtiger Berliner.
He is a native Berliner.
Sie ist gebürtig aus Hamburg.
She is a native of Hamburg.
Grammar Patterns
[attributive] a native ... Er ist ein gebürtiger Berliner.
[predicative] ((from ...)) to be a native of ... Sie ist gebürtig aus Hamburg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: native, originating from; Antonyms: moved-in, immigrant
Etymology
Derived from 'Geburt' (birth). It describes the place where someone was born.
Memory Tips
Connects to 'Geburt' (birth). Where was your 'Geburt'? You are 'gebürtig' from there.