ortsfremd
not from here; stranger; unfamiliar with the place
English translations
- 01
foreign
- 02
strange
- 03
unfamiliar
Word details
- German meaning
- Ortsfremd bedeutet, dass etwas oder jemand nicht von dem betreffenden Ort stammt oder nicht zu ihm gehört; fremd an einem bestimmten Ort.
- English meaning
- Foreign means that something or someone does not originate from or belong to the place in question; unfamiliar in a particular place.
- German example
- Als ortsfremder Tourist hatte er Schwierigkeiten, sich in der Stadt zurechtzufinden.
- English example
- As a foreign tourist, he had difficulty finding his way around the city.
- Comparative
- ortsfremderSuperlative: am ortsfremdesten
Related words
- ortskundig
Familiar with the area means that someone knows a particular place well.
- allochthon
Allochthonous
Example sentences with “ortsfremd”
Da ich ortsfremd bin, brauche ich eine Karte. (Since I am not from here, I need a map.)
Frequently asked questions
When should you use 'ortsfremd'?
'Ortsfremd' is commonly used to describe someone who is not a local or is unfamiliar with the geography of a specific town or area.