This is the 5818th most frequent Dutch word.
oost
East.
The word 'oosten' refers to the cardinal direction 'east', indicating where the sun rises.
De zon komt op in het oosten.
The sun rises in the east.
Here, 'Oost' is used as a geographical description, naming the eastern region of the country.
Ik woon in Oost-Nederland.
I live in East Netherlands.
In this context, 'oosten' denotes the direction 'east', specifying the destination of the journey.