Östlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Östlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "eastern", "easterly" or "eastward". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "östlich"

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Meanings of "östlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Located in or towards the east"

"östlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die östliche Grenze des Landes ist stark bewacht.The eastern border of the country is heavily guarded.
  2. Wir reisen in die östliche Region des Kontinents.We are traveling to the eastern region of the continent.
  3. Der östliche Teil der Stadt ist älter als der westliche.The eastern part of the city is older than the western part.

2.) "Towards the east"

"östlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Schiff segelte östlich in Richtung des Sonnenaufgangs.The ship sailed eastward towards the sunrise.
  2. Wir müssen östlich fahren, um unser Ziel zu erreichen.We have to drive eastward to reach our destination.
  3. Die Vögel fliegen im Herbst östlich.The birds fly eastward in autumn.
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