der

masculine

ˈvɛstn̩

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Translation

the west

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Word origin

From Old High German westan, from the same Germanic root as English west.

Origin
Old High German
Root
westan
English cognates
west

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Examples

.

The sun sets in the west.

aufgewachsen.

She grew up in the west of the country.

.

The train continues on towards the west.

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