östlich
east
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The German word "östlich" is an adjective and adverb meaning "eastern" or "to the east". It is derived from the noun "Ost", which means "east".
Similar words:
- "im Osten" (in the east)
- "ostwärts" (towards the east)
Difference:
- "östlich" is often used as an attribute (e.g., östliche Länder - eastern countries) or as a preposition-like adverb meaning "to the east of", whereas "im Osten" is a fixed phrase meaning "in the east".
- "ostwärts" emphasizes direction ("eastwards"), focusing on movement, while "östlich" is more general about location or position.
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Examples
Das Dorf liegt östlich der Stadt.adverb
The village lies east of the city.
Östlich des Berges beginnt das Naturschutzgebiet.adverb
East of the mountain begins the nature reserve.
Östlich des Flusses bauen die Leute neue Häuser.adverb
East of the river, people are building new houses.
Östlich vom Fluss befindet sich ein kleines Weingut.adverb
East of the river there is a small winery.
Östlich der Wälder verläuft eine alte Handelsstraße.adverb
East of the forests runs an old trade route.
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