German · Travel & Getting Around
"North" in German: Norden
der Norden
North in German is der Norden, masculine. Location uses im Norden. Direction uses nach Norden.
Weather map
Im Norden regnet es schon.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Norden
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NOR-den
/ˈnɔʁdn̩/
NOR-den. Short o. Soft final -en.
"North" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Norden | the north Default noun. | Default noun. |
| im Norden | in the north Location. | Location. |
| nach Norden | northward / to the north Direction. | Direction. |
| Norddeutschland | northern Germany Region talk. | Region talk. |
How to use Norden in real life
- 1Weather map
Im Norden regnet es schon.
In the north it is already raining.
Im Norden.
- 2Travel plan
Wir fahren in den Norden.
We are driving to the north.
In den Norden.
- 3Directions
Geh weiter nach Norden bis zur Brücke.
Keep going north to the bridge.
Nach Norden.
Mistakes English speakers make with Norden
Incorrect: die Norden
Correct: der Norden
Norden is masculine.
Incorrect: zu Norden
Correct: nach Norden / im Norden
Use nach Norden for direction, im Norden for location.
Good to know
Weather reports always split Norden, Süden, Osten, Westen. Nordlichter talk is seasonal; Moin marks the north in greetings.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a road trip
ChatPal
Fahrt ihr in den Norden?
Are you driving to the north?
You
Ja, an die Küste im Norden.
Yes, to the coast in the north.
ChatPal
Im Norden ist es oft windig.
In the north it is often windy.
You
Passt. Der Norden hat die beste Luft.
Fine. The north has the best air.
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FAQ
Common questions about "North" in German
What gender is Norden?
Masculine: der Norden.
In the north?
Im Norden.
To the north?
Nach Norden / in den Norden.
Northern Germany?
Norddeutschland.
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