östlicher

Östlicher is a German adjective meaning "eastern" or "eastward." It is used to describe a direction, location, or origin relative to the east. For example, "die östliche Richtung" translates to "the eastern direction," indicating a movement or position towards the east. Similarly, "östliches Europa" refers to "Eastern Europe," a geographical region.

The word is derived from "Ost," the German word for east. It can be declined based on gender, number, and case, similar to other German adjectives. In common usage, "östlicher" signifies anything situated in, coming from, or pertaining to the east. This can apply to geographical features, political entities, or even abstract concepts. For instance, one might speak of "östliche Traditionen" (eastern traditions) or "östliche Handelsrouten" (eastern trade routes). The term is a fundamental part of German vocabulary for describing spatial relationships and orientations.