der Südwesten
Translation
southwest
Examples
Die Sonne geht im Südwesten unter.
The sun sets in the southwest.
Wir wohnen im Südwesten von Deutschland.
We live in the southwest of Germany.
Grammar Patterns
im Südwesten ((von sth.)) in the southwest (of sth.) The house is in the southwest of the city.
nach Südwesten to/towards the southwest The wind is blowing to the southwest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: southwesterly direction; Antonyms: Nordosten (northeast)
Etymology
A compound of 'Süd' (south) and 'Westen' (west).
Memory Tips
It's a straightforward combination of two directions. Imagine a compass pointing between south and west.