der Nordost
northeast
The compass direction exactly between north and east. Also called 'Nordosten' in German.
EXAMPLE
Der Wind weht heute aus Nordost.
The wind is blowing from the northeast today.
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Meanings
der Nordost
northeast
A geographic area located in the northeastern part of a country, region, or continent.
EXAMPLE
Der Nordost Brasiliens ist für seine trockenen Landschaften und seine einzigartige Kultur bekannt.
The northeast of Brazil is known for its dry landscapes and unique culture.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is made up of 'Nord' (north) and 'Ost' (east). All compound compass directions, e.g. 'Südwest' (southwest), 'Südost' (southeast), are formed according to this pattern and are masculine.
EXAMPLE
Mein Fenster zeigt genau nach Nordost.
My window faces exactly northeast.
Context clue
The use of the article helps distinguish the meaning. As a pure compass direction, 'Nordost' (northeast) often appears without an article, while the geographic region almost always has the article 'der' (the).
EXAMPLE
Die Vögel fliegen im Herbst Richtung Südwest.
The birds fly toward the southwest in autumn.
Use as a direction
When 'Nordost' (northeast) indicates a direction, it is often used with the preposition 'aus' (from) to describe where wind or weather is coming from.
EXAMPLE
Morgen dreht der Wind auf Nordost.
Tomorrow the wind will shift to the northeast.
Use as a region
When a geographic area is meant, a more precise specification often follows with the genitive or 'von' (of/from), for example 'der Nordost Deutschlands' (the northeast of Germany) or 'der Nordost von Spanien' (the northeast of Spain).
EXAMPLE
Im Nordost des Landes gibt es viele Seen.
In the northeast of the country, there are many lakes.
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Nordost vs Nordosten
northeast
“Der Nordosten” and “der Nordost” can both refer to the direction between north and east or to a northeastern area. “Nordosten” is especially common for an area, for example after “im”, while “Nordost” is often used as a concise directional indication. Both forms are possible depending on the context.
Nordost
Der Wind kommt heute aus Nordost und bringt kühlere Luft.
The wind is coming from the northeast today and bringing cooler air.
Nordosten
Das Dorf liegt im Nordosten des Landes, nahe der Grenze.
The village is in the northeast of the country, near the border.
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