NOUN
derWesten/ˈvɛstn̩/west (direction); West (political/cultural area)
Westen is a German noun that means west (direction) or West (political/cultural area). It is pronounced /ˈvɛstn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.the cardinal direction west(direction)
a.one of the four main cardinal points; direction opposite to east
Die Sonne geht im Westen unter.—The sun sets in the west.
2.the western world; states or regions typically seen as politically and culturally 'Western'(politics/society)
a.collective term for Western countries as a political/cultural bloc
Viele Menschen wollten aus dem Osten in den Westen fliehen.—Many people wanted to escape from the East to the West.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Westen | — |
| Genitive | des Westens | — |
| Dative | dem Westen | — |
| Accusative | den Westen | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Westen" mean in English?
- "Westen" means west (direction) or West (political/cultural area). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Westen"?
- "Westen" is pronounced /ˈvɛstn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Westen" der, die, or das?
- "Westen" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Westen"?
- "Westen" is a noun in German.
