süd

süd

"South"

The word 'süd' is part of 'Süddeutschland', a compound noun meaning 'southern Germany', where 'süd' distinguishes the geographic zone.

Wir fuhren nach Süddeutschland, um die Alpen zu sehen.

We traveled to southern Germany to see the Alps.

In this sentence, 'süd' is used as 'Süden', indicating the direction 'south.'

Die Vögel fliegen im Winter nach Süden.

The birds fly south in winter.

Here, 'süd' is used in the compound word 'Südflügel', describing the part of the building located south.

Im Südflügel des Museums befindet sich die Ausstellung.

The exhibition is located in the south wing of the museum.