German word

nordöstlich

Pronunciation

IPA/nɔʁtˈœstlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivenortheastern

Example

Die nordöstliche Region ist bekannt für ihre Wälder.

The northeastern region is known for its forests.

Illustration for nordöstlich (northeastern)

More examples

Das nordöstliche Viertel der Stadt hat viele Cafés.

The northeastern district of the city has many cafés.

Core concept

A compass needle pointing diagonally between north and east, with the nearby area in the same sector.

Common phrases

  • nordöstliche Region

    northeastern region

  • nordöstlicher Teil

    northeastern part

  • nordöstliches Ufer

    northeastern shore

Similar words

nördlich: Situated in the northern direction.
östlich: Situated in the eastern direction.
südöstlich: Situated in the sector between south and east.
nordwestlich: Situated in the sector between north and west.

Definition in German

in der Richtung zwischen Norden und Osten gelegen; nach Nordosten hin

Word origin

The compound combines German "Nord" ("north") with "östlich" ("easterly") to name the direction between the two points.

Usage tips

  • For a direction from a reference point, "nordöstlich von" is followed by the dative, as in "nordöstlich von Berlin".

Other meanings

  • northeastwardadverb
  • northeasterlyadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Nordostennortheastnoun
  • Nordostseitenortheast sidenoun

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