NOUN

Osten/ˈɔstn̩/east; the East

Osten is a German noun that means east or the East. It is pronounced /ˈɔstn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.the direction or region where the sun rises; the east(direction or geography)

a.compass direction, usually opposite the west

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

2.eastern regions or countries, often referring to Eastern Europe or the former Eastern Bloc(region, especially historical or political)

a.Eastern part of a country or of Europe

Viele Menschen reisten nach dem Mauerfall in den Osten Deutschlands.Many people traveled to the east of Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Osten
Genitivedes Ostens
Dativedem Osten
Accusativeden Osten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Osten" mean in English?
"Osten" means east or the East. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Osten"?
"Osten" is pronounced /ˈɔstn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Osten" der, die, or das?
"Osten" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Osten"?
"Osten" is a noun in German.

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