In German
Norden
Meaning: north
Example sentences
HamburgliegtimNorden.
Hamburg is in the north.
ImNordenistesoftwindig.
It's often windy in the north.
Grammar note
“Der Norden” is masculine, completing the same “im [direction]” pattern as “im Osten”/“im Westen”: “im Norden”. All four compass points share this identical grammar, making them a natural set to learn together.
Common mistake
Don't use “nördlich” (northern/to the north of) where you just mean the noun “Norden” — “im Norden” is the place, “nördlich von” is the relative direction (north of something).
Quick check
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
How do you say “in the north”?
“Im Norden”, the same pattern as the other compass directions.
What's “nördlich”?
The adjective/preposition form, used as in “nördlich von Berlin” (north of Berlin).