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southwest
Indicates a position or direction that lies to the southwest of a reference point.
Das nächste Dorf befindet sich etwa zehn Kilometer südwestlich von hier.
The nearest village is located about ten kilometers southwest of here.
southwestern
Describes an origin or characteristic that comes from the southwest, especially with wind.
Ein starker südwestlicher Wind trieb die Regenwolken über das Land.
A strong southwesterly wind drove the rain clouds across the country.
The adjective 'südwestlich' (southwestern/southwest) is derived from the noun 'der Südwest' (the southwest) by adding the ending '-lich'. This is how all adjectives for compass directions are formed (e.g. 'nördlich' (northern/north of), 'östlich' (eastern/east of)).
Wir machen eine Wanderung in südwestlicher Richtung.
We are going on a hike in a southwesterly direction.
To describe the location of one place relative to another, 'südwestlich' (southwest of) is almost always followed by the preposition 'von' (of/from). It answers the question 'Wo?' (Where?).
Frankfurt am Main liegt südwestlich von Berlin.
Frankfurt am Main is located southwest of Berlin.
'Südwestlich' (southwestern) can stand before a noun like any other adjective. In that case, it must be declined accordingly.
Die südwestliche Küste der Insel ist besonders schön.
The southwestern coast of the island is especially beautiful.
