nördlich
north of
Indicates a location or direction to the north of something; as a preposition, it is usually used with the genitive or with „von“ (of) and the dative.
EXAMPLE
Das Dorf liegt nördlich der Stadt.
The village is north of the city.
nördlich
north of
nördlich + genitive
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Meanings
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Word formation
„Nördlich“ (north of) is formed from „Nord“ (north) and the ending „-lich“ (-ly). The ending turns the cardinal direction into an indication of location or direction.
EXAMPLE
Nördlich des Hafens beginnt ein großes Naturschutzgebiet.
North of the harbor, a large nature reserve begins.
Case usage
As a preposition, „nördlich“ (north of) is often used with the genitive. Alternatively, „nördlich von“ (north of) can be used with the dative.
EXAMPLE
Der See liegt nördlich des Dorfes.
The lake is north of the village.
Nördlich von unserem Campingplatz wird eine neue Brücke gebaut.
A new bridge is being built north of our campsite.
Typical collocations
„Nördlich“ (north of) is especially common with place names and verbs expressing location or movement, such as „liegen“ (to be located), „beginnen“ (to begin), or „fahren“ (to drive/travel).
EXAMPLE
Wir fahren nördlich von München weiter in Richtung Nürnberg.
We are continuing north of Munich toward Nuremberg.
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