Heimat Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Heimat" is used as noun with the meaning of "homeland", "native country" or "native land".

Essential properties of "Heimat"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Heimat
  • Plural: die Heimaten

Meanings of "Heimat" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Place of origin or native country to which a person feels emotionally connected"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Meine Heimat ist Deutschland, obwohl ich seit Jahren im Ausland lebe.My homeland is Germany, although I have lived abroad for years.
  2. Die Sehnsucht nach der Heimat ist bei Auswanderern oft sehr stark.The longing for home is often very strong among emigrants.
  3. In seiner Heimat fühlt er sich geborgen und verstanden.In his homeland, he feels safe and understood.

2.) "Region or locality where a person has grown up or spent a large part of their life"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Heimat ist ein kleines Dorf in den bayerischen Alpen.His hometown is a small village in the Bavarian Alps.
  2. Sie kehrte nach vielen Jahren in ihre Heimat zurück.She returned to her hometown after many years.
  3. Die Heimat prägt oft den Dialekt und die Gewohnheiten eines Menschen.One's hometown often shapes a person's dialect and habits.

3.) "A place where a person feels comfortable and safe, regardless of their origin"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach Jahren im Ausland hat sie hier eine neue Heimat gefunden.After years abroad, she has found a new home here.
  2. Für viele Menschen ist die Heimat dort, wo ihre Familie ist.For many people, home is where their family is.
  3. Er fühlt sich in der Natur am meisten zu Heimat.He feels most at home in nature.
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