This is the 11416th most frequent Swedish word.
nordväst
"Nordväst" means "northwest" in English.
In this sentence, the word 'nordväst' specifies a geographical direction relative to another location, demonstrating its use as a positional descriptor.
Stockholm ligger nordväst om Gotland.
Stockholm is northwest of Gotland.
Here, 'nordväst' is used to describe the direction from which the wind originates, showcasing its application in atmospheric phenomena.
Vinden blåser från nordväst idag.
The wind is blowing from the northwest today.
In this instance, 'nordväst' is utilized to indicate the direction of travel, demonstrating its role in route description.