German Conversation · Level 49
73 words
German word
westlich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvɛstlɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivewestern
Example
Der westliche Teil der Stadt ist ruhig.
The western part of the city is quiet.
More examples
Am westlichen Rand der Stadt befindet sich ein großer Park.
A large park is located at the western edge of the city.
Core concept
A map marker on the sunset side of a reference point.
Common phrases
in westlichen Stadtteilen
in western districts
am westlichen Rand
at the western edge
Similar words
östlich: Situated to the east of a reference point.
südlich: Situated to the south of a reference point.
nördlich: Situated to the north of a reference point.
Definition in German
zur Lage im Westen gehörend; in westlicher Richtung befindlich
Word origin
Westlich combines the inherited Germanic noun West, meaning west, with the adjective-forming suffix -lich.
Usage tips
- For a location, westlich von takes the dative, as in westlich von Berlin; movement toward the west is usually expressed with nach Westen.