hiesig
Translation
local, of this place
Examples
Die hiesigen Weine sind sehr bekannt.
The local wines are very well-known.
Er kennt die hiesigen Gebräuche gut.
He knows the local customs well.
Grammar Patterns
hiesig + Noun local ... The local farmers produce organic vegetables.
Similar Words
lokal (local), örtlich (local); Antonyms: auswärtig (from out of town)
Etymology
Comes from 'hier' (here) plus the suffix '-ig', which forms adjectives.
Memory Tips
The 'hie-' part sounds like 'here'. If something is 'hiesig', it's from 'here'.