østen

Danish

Etymology 1

From Old Norse austan.

Adverb

østen

  1. (archaic) east, eastwards, (east from one's immediate position)
    Synonym: øst
    Antonym: vesten
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Etymology 2

A nominalization of the adverb østen.

Noun

østen n (indeclinable)

  1. countries in Asia and the Middle East (compared to other civilizaions)
    Synonym: orient

See also

  • østerland

Noun

østen

  1. definite singular of øst
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