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German
Etymology
From Middle High German heimisch, from Old High German heimisk; on the surface, Heim + -isch.
Pronunciation
Adjective
heimisch (strong nominative masculine singular heimischer, comparative heimischer, superlative am heimischsten)
- domestic (internal to a specific nation or region)
- homely (characteristic of or belonging to the home; domestic)
Declension
Positive forms of heimisch
Comparative forms of heimisch
Superlative forms of heimisch
Synonyms
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Further reading
- “heimisch” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
- “heimisch” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
- “heimisch” in Duden online