West

derNoun

west

English translations

  1. 01

    west

  2. 02

    Westen

Word details

German meaning
West ist eine der vier Himmelsrichtungen und liegt gegenüber von Ost.
English meaning
West is one of the four cardinal directions and is opposite of East.
Synonym
Westen
German example
Die Sonne geht im Westen unter.
English example
The sun sets in the west.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der West
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “West”

  1. Die Sonne geht im Westen unter. (The sun sets in the west.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'West' used differently than 'Westen'?

'Westen' is the noun for the direction; 'West' is often used in compound words or as an adjective.