German word

westdeutsch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɛstˌdɔʏ̯tʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveWest German

Example

Ich höre gern westdeutsche Musik.

I enjoy listening to West German music.

Illustration for westdeutsch (West German)

More examples

In den Städten dominierte lange eine typisch westdeutsche Mentalität.

In the cities, a typically West German mentality dominated for a long time.

Core concept

A map of Germany's western side linked to its people, places, and cultural products.

Common phrases

  • westdeutsche Kultur

    West German culture

  • westdeutsche Medien

    West German media

  • westdeutsche Mentalität

    West German mentality

Similar words

ostdeutsch: Relating to eastern Germany or the former East Germany.
norddeutsch: Relating to northern Germany and its people or culture.
süddeutsch: Relating to southern Germany and its people or culture.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Personen und Dinge, die aus dem westlichen Teil Deutschlands kommen.

Word origin

The adjective combines German west 'west' with deutsch 'German' to identify a western German regional connection.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, westdeutsch is lowercase and takes normal adjective endings, as in westdeutsche Musik.

Opposites

Related words

  • WestdeutschlandWest Germanynoun
  • WestdeutscherWest Germannoun

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