This is the 5767th most frequent Dutch word.
northwest
The Dutch word for "northwest" is "noordwest," meaning the direction between north and west.
Here, 'northwest' is used as a geographical region.
Het noordwesten van Nederland is geliefd bij toeristen.
The northwest of the Netherlands is loved by tourists.
In this sentence, 'northwest' is used to describe the direction of the wind.
De wind komt uit het noordwesten vanavond.
The wind is coming from the northwest tonight.
Here, 'northwest' is utilized to describe a specific direction one is heading towards.