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West in Dutch

West in Dutch is Avondland, Occident, Westen — West means the compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.

West in Dutch

Avondland
proper noun
The western world; i.e. Western Europe, the US and Canada (sometimes includes Latin America), and Australia and New Zealand.
Occident
proper noun
The western world; i.e. Western Europe, the US and Canada (sometimes includes Latin America), and Australia and New Zealand.
Westen
proper noun
The western world; i.e. Western Europe, the US and Canada (sometimes includes Latin America), and Australia and New Zealand.
west
adj
Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
westelijk
adj
Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
westelijke
adj
Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
westwaarts
adv
Towards the west; westwards.
westen
noun
west
noun

What does "West" mean?

  1. noun The compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
    "The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening."
  2. adj Situated in, facing, or moving toward the west.
    "They bought a plot on the west side of the valley."
  3. name "The West" — a loose cultural and political grouping covering the US, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, often contrasted with other parts of the world.
    "The alliance is seen as a symbol of unity between Western nations."

West in a sentence

  • The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening.
  • Birds were flying west in a long, ragged line.
  • They bought a plot on the west side of the valley.
  • A cold west wind rattled the windows all night.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "West" in Dutch?

"West" in Dutch is Avondland, Occident, Westen. West means: The compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.

How do you use "West" in a sentence?

Example: "The house faces west, so we get a great sunset every evening." In Dutch, "West" is Avondland, Occident, Westen.

Are there other ways to say "West" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "West": Avondland, Occident, Westen, west, westelijk, westelijke.

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