NOUN

Ost/ɔst/east; the east

Ost is a German noun that means east or the east. It is pronounced /ɔst/.

Definitions

1.the direction where the sun rises; east(direction)

a.cardinal direction toward the east

Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.The sun rises in the east.

2.an eastern area or region, especially former Eastern Bloc countries or East Germany(region)

a.eastern part of a country or continent

Viele Menschen aus dem Ost pendeln in den Westen.Many people from the east commute to the west.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ost" mean in English?
"Ost" means east or the east. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ost"?
"Ost" is pronounced /ɔst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Ost"?
"Ost" is a noun in German.

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