nounnoun
der Einheimische, -n
local
Menschen, die schon lange in einem Land, einer Gegend oder einem Ort leben und von dort kommen.
The German word "Einheimische" is a noun referring to a local person or native inhabitant of a place. It comes from the words:
- "ein" — a form of "one" or "in"
- "Heim" — meaning "home" or "native place"
Similar words:
- Inländer (domestic/native citizen)
- Ortsansässige (local resident)
Differences:
- "Einheimische" emphasizes origin or nativeness to a region, often culturally rooted.
- "Inländer" usually refers to legal/citizenship status.
- "Ortsansässige" highlights residency rather than origin.
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Examples
Einheimische kennen die besten Plätze in der Stadt.noun
Locals know the best spots in the city.
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