NOUN
derOsten/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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Osten | — |
| Genitive | des Ostens | — |
| Dative | dem Osten | — |
| Accusative | den 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.
