nordwestlich
Translation
northwesterly, northwest of
Examples
Der Wind weht aus nordwestlicher Richtung.
The wind is blowing from a northwesterly direction.
Hamburg liegt nordwestlich von Berlin.
Hamburg is located northwest of Berlin.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) northwesterly (...) The northwesterly part of the country is mountainous.
((nordwestlich)) ((von+3)) northwest of (sth.) The city is located northwest of the capital.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Antonyms: südöstlich (southeasterly)
Etymology
A compound of 'Nord' (North) and 'westlich' (westerly/western).
Memory Tips
Think of a compass point. It's a combination of 'Nord' (North) and 'West' (West).