German word

Südwest

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌzyːtˈvɛst/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsouthwest

Example

Der Südwest bläst heute stark.

The southwest wind is blowing strongly today.

Illustration for Südwest (southwest)

More examples

Im Südwesten ziehen häufig dichte Wolken auf.

In the southwest, dense clouds often form.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • im Südwesten

    in the southwest

  • Südwestwind

    southwest wind

Similar words

Südwesten: The direction midway between south and west.
Südwestwind: A wind blowing from the southwest.

Definition in German

Kompassrichtung zwischen Süden und Westen; oft Bestandteil zusammengesetzter Wörter.

Word origin

Südwest combines Süd and West, two inherited Germanic direction words, as a transparent German compound.

Usage tips

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

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