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West

west

noun VEST Less Common

Also means

west wind

Usage Note

West is the cardinal direction, most often heard in compounds like Westdeutschland or der Westen (the everyday noun for 'the west'). The bare West turns up in fixed terms and on compass labels, while sailors use it for the west wind.

Examples

"Der Wind kommt aus West."

Natural Translation

The wind is coming from the west.

Literal Translation

The wind comes from west.

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