der/die Heimische
Translation
local, native (person)
Examples
Die Heimischen sind sehr gastfreundlich.
The locals are very hospitable.
Er sprach mit einem Heimischen.
He spoke with a local.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) the local(s) Die Heimischen sind sehr gastfreundlich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Einheimische, Ortsansässige (locals); Antonyms: Fremde, Ausländer (foreigners)
Etymology
This is a noun made from the adjective 'heimisch' (local, native). It means 'the local person/people'.
Memory Tips
Just like in English we can say 'the rich' or 'the poor', German turns the adjective 'heimisch' (local) into 'die Heimischen' (the locals).