ostdeutsch
East German
English translations
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East German
Word details
- German meaning
- Ostdeutsch bezieht sich auf etwas, das aus dem Gebiet der ehemaligen Deutschen Demokratischen Republik (DDR) stammt oder sich auf dieses bezieht.
- English meaning
- East German refers to something that comes from or relates to the territory of the former German Democratic Republic (GDR).
- Synonym
- aus Ostdeutschland
- German example
- Viele ostdeutsche Städte haben nach der Wiedervereinigung einen wirtschaftlichen Aufschwung erlebt.
- English example
- Many East German cities have experienced an economic upswing after reunification.
Related words
- nordostdeutsch
northeast German
- südostdeutsch
Southeastern German refers to the southeastern regions of Germany, typically Bavaria and parts of Baden-Württemberg.
- nordostdeutsch
Northeast German
- Ostsiedlung
Ostsiedlung (East Colonization)
- Plaste
Plastic
- Ossi
East German
- Ampelmännchen
The Ampelmännchen is the stylized pedestrian symbol on traffic lights in Germany, especially in eastern Germany, known for its distinctive shape.
- Ampelmann
Ampelmann (East German pedestrian traffic light symbol)
- Besserwessi
Know-it-all West German
- Ostmann
Easterner (derogatory term for someone from the former East Germany)
- Kretscham
Village inn, tavern
Example sentences with “ostdeutsch”
Die ostdeutsche Identität ist ein komplexes Thema. (East German identity is a complex topic.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the history of 'ostdeutsch'?
It refers to the former GDR or the eastern part of modern Germany.