No. 1,572 in German
heimischen
"Heimischen" means "local" or "native."
In a sentence
Die heimischen Tiere im Wald sind sehr scheu.
The native animals in the forest are very shy.
Here 'heimischen' is used adjectivally to describe animals that are native to a specific area or habitat.
Er bevorzugt heimischen Wein gegenüber importierten Sorten.
He prefers local wine over imported types.
In this sentence, 'heimischen' refers to products made or cultivated within one's own region or country.
Das Restaurant nutzt hauptsächlich heimischen Zutaten.
The restaurant mainly uses local ingredients.
Here 'heimischen' highlights the regional or local origin of the ingredients used in preparation.
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