English–German

“east” in German

German

AlsoOst

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɔstn̩/

Example

Der Wind kommt aus dem Osten.

The wind is coming from the east.

Illustration for Osten (east)

How to say “east” in German

“East” in German is Osten.

A compass point on the sunrise side, extending from that direction to the eastern part of a place.

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

Example sentences with Osten

Viele Touristen fahren in den Osten.

Many tourists travel to the east.

Tips for using Osten

  • German uses "nach Osten" for movement toward the east, "im Osten" for location, and "aus dem Osten" for origin.

Other German words for “east”

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Ost

masculine nouneast

Der Osten ist heute sonnig.

It's sunny in the east today.

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