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native to a particular region or environment; indigenous
Diese Tierart ist in den Alpen heimisch.
This animal species is native to the Alps.
Often used to describe flora, fauna, or cultural elements that originate from a specific place.
familiar or comfortable in a particular place or situation
Er fühlt sich in dieser Stadt sehr heimisch.
He feels very at home in this city.
Can also describe a sense of belonging or comfort in a new environment.
'Heimisch' can refer to physical origins (native plants) or emotional comfort (feeling at home). Pay attention to context.
From Middle High German 'heimisch', from 'heim' (home) + '-isch' (suffix forming adjectives).
Can be used both literally (native to a place) and figuratively (feeling at home).