east in Afrikaans
east in Afrikaans is oos — east means the direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
east in Afrikaans
oos
compass point
What does "east" mean?
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noun The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
"The hikers headed east toward the rising sun."
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adj Situated in or facing the east.
"They bought a house on the east side of town."
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adv Toward the east.
"The road curves east just past the bridge."
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name A region defined by its eastward location, such as "the East" referring to Asia or Eastern Europe.
"Trade routes once linked Europe with the riches of the East."
east in a sentence
- The hikers headed east toward the rising sun.
- Our new office faces east.
- They bought a house on the east side of town.
- The road curves east just past the bridge.
Similar words in Afrikaans
Common Afrikaans translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "east" in Afrikaans?
"east" in Afrikaans is oos. east means: The direction toward which the Earth rotates, where the sun rises.
How do you use "east" in a sentence?
Example: "The hikers headed east toward the rising sun." In Afrikaans, "east" is oos.
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