This is the 1694th most frequent Arabic word.
شمالية
"شمالية" means "northern" in English.
In this sentence, 'شمالية' is used to describe the location relative to a larger geographical area, emphasizing directionality.
المدينة تقع في المنطقة الشمالية من البلاد.
The city is located in the northern region of the country.
Here, 'شمالية' modifies 'الرياح' (winds) to specify their origin or direction, which is northern.
الرياح الشمالية كانت قوية البارحة.
The northern winds were strong yesterday.
In this example, 'شمالية' is used to describe a specific structural feature, that is, the gate, indicating its position.