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native / local
Originating from a particular place, region, or country; typical of that place. Refers to people, animals, plants, or products.
Im Urlaub probieren wir gerne einheimische Gerichte.
On vacation, we like to try local dishes.
The word is made up of 'ein' and 'heimisch'. 'Heimisch' comes from 'Heim' (home) or 'Heimat' (homeland). So 'Einheimisch' (native/local) literally means that something or someone is at home in a particular place.
Der Bär ist in diesen Wäldern nicht mehr heimisch.
The bear is no longer native to these forests.
'Einheimisch' (native/local) is often used to describe people, animals, plants, or products. Typical combinations are 'die einheimische Bevölkerung' (the local population), 'einheimische Tierarten' (native animal species), or 'die einheimische Küche' (the local cuisine).
Viele Touristen möchten die einheimische Kultur kennenlernen.
Many tourists want to get to know the local culture.
When 'einheimisch' (native/local) is used as a predicative adjective, it often appears together with a place reference, for example 'hier' (here), 'dort' (there), or 'in' + region.
Der Luchs ist in Deutschland wieder einheimisch.
The lynx is native to Germany again.
local
'lokal' and 'einheimisch' both have to do with a particular place or region. 'lokal' only says that something is local or relates to that place, for example local news or local rules. 'einheimisch' says that someone or something comes from there or is typical of that place, for example native plants, animals, people, or local products. The words can be confused because both sound regional. Use 'lokal' for a connection to a place; use 'einheimisch' for origin or typical belonging.
Auf dem Markt verkauft ein Bauer einheimisches Obst aus der Umgebung.
At the market, a farmer sells local fruit from the surrounding area.
Im Radio laufen zuerst die lokalen Nachrichten aus der Region.
On the radio, the local news from the region comes first.