This is the 6689th most frequent Dutch word.
westelijk
Western.
In this instance, "westelijke" describes the origin of the wind, linking it to the west, serving again as a descriptive adjective.
De westelijke wind brengt milde temperaturen.
The western wind brings mild temperatures.
In this sentence, "westelijke" is used as an adjective to describe the direction-related attribute of a region, specifying its location as being in the west.
Het westelijke deel van het land heeft een gematigd klimaat.
The western part of the country has a temperate climate.
Here, "westelijke" functions as an adjective to modify the noun 'richting' (direction), indicating a directional heading related to the west.