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“southwest” in German

German

AlsoSüdwesten

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌzyːtˈvɛst/

Example

Der Südwest bläst heute stark.

The southwest wind is blowing strongly today.

Illustration for Südwest (southwest)

How to say “southwest” in German

“Southwest” in German is Südwest.

A compass point on the diagonal between south and west, also marking the direction from which a southwest wind comes.

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

Example sentences with Südwest

Im Südwesten ziehen häufig dichte Wolken auf.

In the southwest, dense clouds often form.

Tips for using Südwest

  • The noun is capitalized, and location is normally expressed as im Südwesten while movement uses nach Südwesten.

Other German words for “southwest”

Ich komme aus dem Südwesten.

I come from the southwest.

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