ortskundig

familiar with the area; local knowledge

English translations

  1. 01

    local

  2. 02

    pertaining to a place

Word details

German meaning
Ortskundig bedeutet, dass jemand sich gut in einem bestimmten Ort auskennt.
English meaning
Familiar with the area means that someone knows a particular place well.
Synonym
kundig, erfahren
German example
Der Taxifahrer war sehr ortskundig und fand schnell den Weg.
English example
The taxi driver was very familiar with the area and quickly found the way.
Comparative
ortskundigerSuperlative: am ortskundigsten
Opposite of
locally knowledgeableortsfremd / ortsunkundig

Example sentences with “ortskundig”

  1. Er ist sehr ortskundig. (He is very familiar with the area.)

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean to be 'ortskundig'?

It means you know the local geography, streets, and shortcuts well.