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native (EN)
adjektiivi, substantiivi

adjektiivi “native”

perusmuoto native, ei-asteittainen
  1. äidinkielenään puhuva
    Maria speaks English with such fluency and ease because she is a native speaker.
  2. syntyperäinen
    London is my native city.
  3. alkuperäiskansoihin liittyvä
    The native Australians, known as Aboriginal people, have a rich cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years.
  4. alueelle ominainen (ilman ihmisen vaikutusta)
    The dandelion, though widespread, is not native to North America but was introduced from Europe.
  5. luonnontilassa esiintyvä
    Gold is often found in its native state, not mixed with other elements.
  6. natiivi (tiettyyn järjestelmään tai arkkitehtuuriin suunniteltu)
    The app runs faster because it was developed with native support for Android devices.

substantiivi “native”

yksikkö native, monikko natives tai ei-laskettava
  1. syntyperäinen
    Maria is a native of Brazil, having been born and raised in Rio de Janeiro.
  2. alkuperäisasukas
    The natives of Australia are known as Aboriginal Australians.
  3. äidinkielenään puhuja
    Maria is a native, so she teaches Spanish at our local community center.