Southeast: meaning, definitions and examples

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southeast

 

[ ˌsuːθˈiːst ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

geographic direction

Southeast is a compass direction that is halfway between south and east. It is an important cardinal direction used in navigation and geography.

Synonyms

SE, southeasterly, southeastward.

Examples of usage

  • The sun rises in the southeast during the summer.
  • We traveled in a southeast direction to reach our destination.
  • The town lies southeast of the capital city.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing location

The term southeast can also be used as an adjective to describe something located in the southeast direction or region.

Synonyms

southeasterly, southeastward.

Examples of usage

  • The southeast corner of the park has beautiful flowers.
  • She lives in a southeast neighborhood of the city.
  • The southeast office is currently closed for renovation.

Translations

Translations of the word "southeast" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sudeste

🇮🇳 दक्षिण-पूर्व

🇩🇪 Südosten

🇮🇩 timur laut

🇺🇦 південний схід

🇵🇱 południowy wschód

🇯🇵 南東 (なんとう)

🇫🇷 sud-est

🇪🇸 sureste

🇹🇷 güneydoğu

🇰🇷 남동쪽 (namdongjjok)

🇸🇦 الجنوب الشرقي (aljanub alsharqi)

🇨🇿 jihovýchod

🇸🇰 juhozápad

🇨🇳 东南 (dōngnán)

🇸🇮 jugovzhod

🇮🇸 suðaust

🇰🇿 оңтүстік-шығыс

🇬🇪 სამხრეთ-აღმოსავლეთი

🇦🇿 cənub-şərq

🇲🇽 sureste

Etymology

The word 'southeast' is a combination of 'south' and 'east.' The term 'south' comes from Old English 'sūþ,' which is of Germanic origin, while 'east' derives from the Old English 'ēast,' also stemming from Proto-Germanic. The use of cardinal directions has been essential for navigation and mapping since ancient times. The specific conjoining of 'south' and 'east' to form 'southeast' has been utilized for geolocation and orientation across various cultures, especially in the context of maritime navigation and land exploration. The first recorded use of 'southeast' as a term can be traced back to the early medieval period in English texts, reflecting the importance of directional awareness in trade and travel.