English–German

“northeast” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/nɔʁtˈɔstn̩/

Example

Im Nordosten Deutschlands liegt Berlin.

Berlin lies in the northeast of Germany.

Illustration for Nordosten (northeast)

How to say “northeast” in German

“Northeast” in German is Nordosten.

The diagonal sector between the topward north and the rightward east on a standard map, including that sector of a country.

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

Example sentences with Nordosten

Viele Zugvögel überwintern im Nordosten des Landes.

Many migratory birds spend the winter in the northeast of the country.

Tips for using Nordosten

  • Use im Nordosten for location, nach Nordosten for direction, and in den Nordosten for movement into a northeastern area.

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