PROPER NOUN
Ostdeutschland/ˈɔstdɔɪ̯t͡ʃˌlant/East Germany; eastern Germany
Ostdeutschland is a German proper noun that means East Germany or eastern Germany. It is pronounced /ˈɔstdɔɪ̯t͡ʃˌlant/.
Definitions
1.the region of Germany located in the eastern part; refers specifically to the area of the former German Democratic Republic (GDR), especially after reunification(geography; historical)
a.the former East Germany (DDR) as a state or a region since 1990
Ostdeutschland hat sich seit der Wiedervereinigung stark verändert.—East Germany has changed a lot since reunification.
b.the area corresponding to the new federal states of Germany (excluding Berlin) that were previously part of the GDR
Die Arbeitslosigkeit ist in Ostdeutschland oft höher als im Westen.—Unemployment is often higher in eastern Germany than in the West.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ostdeutschland" mean in English?
- "Ostdeutschland" means East Germany or eastern Germany. It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ostdeutschland"?
- "Ostdeutschland" is pronounced /ˈɔstdɔɪ̯t͡ʃˌlant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Ostdeutschland"?
- "Ostdeutschland" is a proper noun in German.
