This is the 5911th most frequent Russian word.
родной
Native; home; dear; related by birth.
Here, 'родной' is used as an adjective meaning 'native', describing the subject's hometown.
Я живу в своём родном городе.
I live in my hometown.
In this sentence, 'родной' denotes a deep emotional connection or familiarity.
Этот язык мне особенно родной.
This language is particularly dear to me.
Here, 'родной' implies a sense of familial closeness and relationship.