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domestic
Originating from one's own country or relating to the interior of a country; the opposite of foreign.
Die inländische Nachfrage nach Bioprodukten ist in den letzten Jahren stark gestiegen.
Domestic demand for organic products has risen sharply in recent years.
The word is formed from 'Inland' (domestic territory / within the country) and the ending '-isch' (-ic/-ish). 'Inland' itself means 'im Land' (within the country). So 'inländisch' (domestic) describes everything that belongs to one's own country or takes place within it.
Viele Touristen nutzen die Möglichkeit für inländische Reisen.
Many tourists take advantage of the opportunity for domestic travel.
The adjective 'inländisch' (domestic) is very commonly used in an economic context to make a clear distinction from 'ausländisch' (foreign). It describes everything that relates to the home market.
Die Regierung möchte die inländische Produktion fördern.
The government wants to support domestic production.
Common combinations are 'der inländische Markt' (the domestic market), 'inländische Produkte' (domestic products), or 'inländische Flüge' (domestic flights). The latter is also often referred to as 'Inlandsflüge' (domestic flights).
Für den Versand ins Ausland gelten andere Preise als für den inländischen Versand.
Different prices apply for shipping abroad than for domestic shipping.
national
National and inländisch can both express a connection to one’s own country. National emphasizes the nation or state as a shared level, whereas inländisch emphasizes origin in one’s own country or the contrast with ausländisch. Use national in governmental contexts and inländisch for origin or the domestic sphere.
Der Händler verkauft vor allem inländische Produkte und keine ausländischen Waren.
The retailer mainly sells domestic products, not foreign goods.
Die Regierung entwickelt ein nationales Programm zur Unterstützung kleiner Unternehmen.
The government is developing a national program to support small businesses.
