der Ostflügel
east wing
The part of a larger building or building complex located in the east.
EXAMPLE
Die Konferenz findet im Ostflügel des Schlosses statt.
The conference is being held in the east wing of the palace.
der Ostflügel
east wing
der Ostflügel, die Ostflügel
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Ostflügel, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ostflügel |
| genitive | des Ostflügels |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Ostflügel | die Ostflügel |
| accusative | den Ostflügel | die Ostflügel |
| dative | dem Ostflügel | den Ostflügeln |
| genitive | des Ostflügels | der Ostflügel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
“Ostflügel” is made up of “Ost” (east) and “Flügel” (wing). “Flügel” refers here to a side section of a building, while “Ost” indicates its location.
EXAMPLE
Die neue Bibliothek liegt im Ostflügel der Universität.
The new library is located in the east wing of the university.
Indicating location
For a location or stay, “im Ostflügel” (in the east wing) is commonly used. When indicating movement there, “in den Ostflügel” (into the east wing) is usually used.
EXAMPLE
Die Mitarbeiterinnen haben ihre Büros im Ostflügel.
The employees have their offices in the east wing.
Die Besucher gehen durch den Innenhof in den Ostflügel.
The visitors walk through the courtyard into the east wing.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include “den Ostflügel renovieren” (to renovate the east wing), “im Ostflügel untergebracht sein” (to be housed in the east wing), and “der Zugang zum Ostflügel” (access to the east wing). The word is especially common in connection with large public or historic buildings.
EXAMPLE
Wegen der Bauarbeiten ist der Zugang zum Ostflügel vorübergehend geschlossen.
Because of the construction work, access to the east wing is temporarily closed.
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