North-eastern

/ˌnɔːθˈiːstən/

उत्तर-पूर्वी

Origin & History

From north-east + -ern (forming an adjective meaning 'of or relating to').

'north-east' (उत्तर-पूर्व) + प्रत्यय '-ern' (विशेषण बनाने वाला, अर्थ: 'से संबंधित/का') से बना।

Definition

Describes something located toward the north-east direction, facing north-east, or connected with the north-eastern area; also used for winds that come from the north-east.

किसी वस्तु/स्थान का उत्तर-पूर्व दिशा में स्थित होना, उत्तर-पूर्व की ओर मुख करना, या उत्तर-पूर्वी क्षेत्र से संबंधित होना; तथा उस हवा के लिए भी जो उत्तर-पूर्व से चलती है।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
They live in the north-eastern part of the country.
वे देश के उत्तर-पूर्वी हिस्से में रहते हैं।

Usage Examples

The north-eastern coast is cooler in summer.
A north-eastern wind brought heavy rain.
The room has a north-eastern window, so it gets gentle morning light.
The map shows north-eastern districts in a different color.

Antonyms

South-western Southwestern South-westerly

Related Forms

Noun
North-east / Northeast / North-easterner

Idioms & Phrases

North-eastern wind
उत्तर-पूर्वी हवा
North-eastern corner
उत्तर-पूर्वी कोना
North-eastern part (of something)
(किसी वस्तु/क्षेत्र) का उत्तर-पूर्वी भाग