Orient

derNoun

Orient (the East)

English translations

  1. 01

    direction

  2. 02

    east

Word details

German meaning
Der Orient bezeichnet die Länder des Nahen Ostens und des Fernen Ostens.
English meaning
The Orient refers to the countries of the Middle East and the Far East.
Synonym
Osten, Morgenland
German example
Viele Kulturen haben im Orient ihren Ursprung.
English example
Many cultures originated in the Orient.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Orient
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Orient”

  1. Die Reise führte in den Orient. (The journey led to the Orient.)

Frequently asked questions

Does Orient use an article in German?

Yes, it is a masculine noun (der Orient) and almost always requires the definite article.