No. 11,334 in German
south
The German word for "south" is **"Süden"**, meaning the cardinal direction opposite north.
In a sentence
Der Süden Deutschlands ist für seine malerischen Landschaften bekannt.
The south of Germany is known for its picturesque landscapes.
In this sentence, 'Süden' refers to the geographical area or region towards the southern part of Germany. It's used as a noun.
Er lebt in einer kleinen Stadt südlich von München.
He lives in a small town south of Munich.
Here, 'südlich' is an adjective or adverb describing a location relative to another (Munich), indicating its direction.
Wir fahren dieses Wochenende in den Süden.
We are traveling south this weekend.
In this context, 'Süden' again refers to a region or direction, but as the destination of a journey, providing a general sense of direction.
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