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local

local

Meaning of local

English

in or from the area where you are or live

Deutsch

zu einem bestimmten Ort, Gebiet oder Bereich gehörend

local

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈləʊkəl/
American English
/ˈloʊkəl/

local with German translation

local usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The local newspaper is free.

Die örtliche Zeitung ist kostenlos.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The local police helped us.

Die örtliche Polizei hat uns geholfen.

local synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between local, native, regional, nearby, and municipal

🇬🇧English

born in or coming from that place

A2often

ENShe is a native of this island.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

of a larger area, a region

A2often

ENRegional cuisine varies across the country.

🇬🇧English

close in distance

A2very often

ENThere is a park nearby where we can sit.

M
🇬🇧English
municipal

of a town or city government

A2rare word

ENThe municipal council is responsible for local parks.

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local belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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local meaning: what does it mean?

in or from the area where you are or live

local pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

local is pronounced as /ˈləʊkəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

local definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die örtliche Zeitung ist kostenlos. Translation: The local newspaper is free.

Is local part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, local can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is local part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, local can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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