hiesig

Based on: hier
Adverb
1.

local, "from here"

(ONLY used as an adjective to tag something as being "what's around here". Like the local vegetation for example.)
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Examples
  • Die hiesigen Äpfel schmecken im Herbst besonders gut.
  • The local apples taste especially good in autumn.

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Jeffrey
Jeffrey

I have only seen this once, in a formal letter that said “aus hiesiger Sicht ist <legal mumbo jumbo>”

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Emanuel
Reply to  Jeffrey

I think I only ever hear it in a local context … like… “die hiesigen Traditionen”. Your example is definitely legalese :)

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How many meanings does the German word 'hiesig' have?

hiesig has 1 distinct meaning: 1. local, "from here".

What is 'hiesig' related to?

The word 'hiesig' is related to hier.

Where can I learn more about 'hiesig'?

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