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hierzulande

in this country, here (in our land)

adverb HEER-tsoo-lan-de Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Usage Note

Hierzulande is a fixed adverb contrasting local customs with foreign ones. It functions as a single word, not a phrase, and often implies mild cultural pride or gentle criticism: Hierzulande isst man das nicht so.

Examples

"Hierzulande sind solche langen Mittagspausen eher ungewöhnlich."

Natural Translation

In this country, such long lunch breaks are rather unusual.

Literal Translation

Here-in-the-land are such long lunch-breaks rather unusual.

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