Born and raised Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɔɹn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɹeɪzd
BORN-und-RAIZD
bˈɔːn/ /ˈænd/ /ɹˈeɪzd
BAWN-and-RAIZD
Definition
Used to describe someone who was both born and spent their childhood in a particular place. It emphasizes a strong connection to that location.
Usage & Nuances
Used informally and commonly in introductions or to emphasize local identity: 'I'm born and raised in...' Often appears with city or country names. Not used for animals or objects.
Spanish: nacido y criadoPortuguese (BR): nascido e criadoPortuguese (PT): nascido e criadoChinese (Simplified): 土生土长Chinese (Traditional): 土生土長Hindi: यहीं पैदा हुआ और पला-बढ़ाArabic: وُلِدت ونشأتBengali: জন্ম ও বেড়ে উঠেছি - জন্ম ও বড় হয়েছিRussian: родился и выросJapanese: 生まれ育ったVietnamese: sinh ra và lớn lênKorean: 태어나고 자란Turkish: doğma büyümeUrdu: پیدا اور پرورش پاناIndonesian: lahir dan besar
Example Sentences
I was born and raised in New York.
basic
She is born and raised in this village.
basic
My parents were born and raised here.
basic
He’s proud to be born and raised in Chicago.
natural
I’m a born and raised Londoner.
natural
Most of my friends are born and raised locals.
natural