der Nordosten
Translation
northeast
Examples
Der Wind kommt aus Nordosten.
The wind is coming from the northeast.
Wir fahren in den Nordosten des Landes.
We are driving to the northeast of the country.
Grammar Patterns
im Nordosten in the northeast The city is in the northeast of Germany.
aus Nordosten from the northeast The wind is blowing from the northeast.
nach Nordosten to the northeast We are traveling to the northeast.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Other directions: Nordwesten, Südosten; Antonym: Südwesten (Southwest)
Etymology
A compound word made from 'Nord' (North) and 'Osten' (East).
Memory Tips
Simply combine the German words for North ('Nord') and East ('Osten').