westlich von
west of
Indicates a location or direction west of a place, area, or object.
EXAMPLE
Das Dorf liegt westlich von Berlin.
The village is west of Berlin.
westlich
west of
westlich + genitive
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Meanings
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Word formation
'Westlich' is made up of 'West' (west) and the suffix '-lich'. The suffix forms a location or direction expression meaning 'on the western side'; that is why the word usually comes before a reference point.
EXAMPLE
Der Eingang liegt westlich des Hauptgebäudes.
The entrance is west of the main building.
Preposition with von
'Westlich' is very often used with 'von' (of). After 'von', the dative is used; with a masculine or neuter noun, the shortened form 'vom' is often used.
EXAMPLE
Der Parkplatz liegt westlich vom Bahnhof.
The parking lot is west of the train station.
Genitive construction
'Westlich' can also be used directly with a noun in the genitive, without 'von'. This construction is particularly common in geographical descriptions and written texts.
EXAMPLE
Westlich der Stadt beginnt ein großes Waldgebiet.
West of the city, a large wooded area begins.
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