beheimatet
native
At home or indigenous to a particular place or region. For institutions, it means that they are based there.
EXAMPLE
Der Koala ist in Australien beheimatet.
The koala is native to Australia.
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Meanings
beheimatet
rooted
Closely connected with and deeply rooted in a particular intellectual, cultural, or professional field.
EXAMPLE
Die Autorin ist in der Tradition der europäischen Aufklärung beheimatet.
The author is rooted in the tradition of the European Enlightenment.
Forms
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
The correct preposition
'Beheimatet' (native) frequently occurs with 'in' and the dative. This pattern applies both to an actual place and to an intellectual or cultural field.
EXAMPLE
Diese Vogelart ist in den tropischen Wäldern Südamerikas beheimatet.
This bird species is native to the tropical forests of South America.
Sein Denken ist in der griechischen Philosophie beheimatet.
His thinking is rooted in Greek philosophy.
Typical collocations
With animals and plants, the phrase 'ursprünglich beheimatet' (originally native to) is common. 'Ursprünglich' emphasizes the area of origin, even if the species is now found elsewhere as well.
EXAMPLE
Die ursprünglich in Südamerika beheimatete Pflanze wird inzwischen auch in Europa angebaut.
The plant, originally native to South America, is now also cultivated in Europe.
Personal sense of belonging
The pattern 'sich in etwas beheimatet fühlen' (to feel at home in something) emphasizes a personal sense of belonging. It is used, for example, in connection with cultural, religious, or political contexts.
EXAMPLE
Sie fühlt sich in mehreren Kulturen beheimatet.
She feels at home in several cultures.
In real life
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