English–German

“east german” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɔstˌdɔʏ̯tʃ/

Example

Das ist ein ostdeutsches Haus.

That is an East German house.

Illustration for ostdeutsch (east german)

How to say “east german” in German

“East german” in German is ostdeutsch.

A regional tag that places something on the eastern side of Germany, often with the GDR era in the background.

Full entry for ostdeutsch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ostdeutsch

Die ostdeutsche Kultur zeigt sich in lokalen Traditionen.

East German culture is reflected in local traditions.

Tips for using ostdeutsch

  • The nominalized forms are capitalized: ein Ostdeutscher for a man and eine Ostdeutsche for a woman.

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