östvästligt

östvästligt is a Swedish adverb that translates to "eastward" or "towards the east." It describes direction or movement in a general sense, indicating a progression or orientation in an easterly direction. The word is a compound of "öst" meaning "east" and "västligt" which is related to "väst" meaning "west" and the suffix "-ligt" denoting direction or manner. Thus, its literal construction suggests a movement or alignment from west to east, or simply a general eastward orientation.

This term is often used in geographical contexts, such as describing the direction of a river's flow, the path of a migratory bird, or the general orientation of a landscape. For example, one might say a road runs "östvästligt" if it extends primarily in an east-west direction. In a more abstract sense, it can also be used metaphorically to describe a trend or development that is moving in an easterly direction, perhaps in terms of political influence or cultural diffusion. The adverb is a common and straightforward way to express this directional concept in Swedish.