noun
north
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'Norden' means 'north' or 'the north' as a compass point or region. It's a masculine noun (der Norden). Plural is unchanged: Norden. Common uses: 'im Norden' (in the north). Genitive singular is des Nordens. Declension follows weak patterns in some forms.
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Die Familie fuhr in den Norden, weil sie dort frische Luft suchte und die Küste ruhiger war als zuhause.
The family drove to the north because they were looking for fresh air there and the coast was calmer than at home.
Hamburg liegt im Norden von Deutschland.
Hamburg is located in the north of Germany.
Im Norden ist das Klima kälter als im Süden.
The climate is colder in the north than in the south.
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Picture a compass pointing to the north
Norden — 'north' in German; sounds like 'nord' + 'en'
Der Norden — masculine; think 'der Nordpol' (the North Pole)
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Often used in geographic descriptions; can be used with definite article 'der Norden' or without.