This is the 3661st most frequent German word.
ost
East.
Here, 'Osten' refers to a geographical region, specifically the eastern part of Germany.
Der Osten Deutschlands ist bekannt für seine schönen Landschaften.
The east of Germany is known for its beautiful landscapes.
In this sentence, 'Osten' is used as a direction, indicating movement towards the east.
Wir fahren morgen nach Osten, um den Sonnenaufgang zu erleben.
Tomorrow, we are traveling east to experience the sunrise.
The word 'Osten' here signifies the general cardinal direction where the sun rises.