Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Belonging to a place or originally occurring there.
Natural examples
Diese heimische Pflanze wächst nur in den Alpen.
This native plant grows only in the Alps.
Nach dem Umzug fühlte sie sich bald heimisch.
After moving, she soon felt at home.
Im Park leben viele heimische Vogelarten.
Many native bird species live in the park.
Usage note
Heimisch often describes plants, animals, or people: heimische Arten. It can also mean feeling at home somewhere.
Mini-lesson: heimisch
Belonging to a place or originally occurring there. Heimisch often describes plants, animals, or people: heimische Arten. It can also mean feeling at home somewhere.
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