South Meaning in English
word
/ˈsaʊθ/
sowth
/sˈaʊθ/
sowth
Definition
The direction that is opposite to north, usually at the bottom of most maps; also refers to the southern part of a country or region.
Usage & Nuances
Common in geography, weather, and travel contexts. Capitalized ('South') when referring to a specific region ('the South' in the US or the 'Global South'). Lowercase ('south') for direction or general location. Often used in phrases like 'go south' (literal: move south; idiomatic: to decline or fail).
Spanish: surPortuguese (BR): sulPortuguese (PT): sulChinese (Simplified): 南方 - 南部Chinese (Traditional): 南方 - 南部Hindi: दक्षिणArabic: الجنوبBengali: দক্ষিণRussian: югJapanese: 南Vietnamese: phía namKorean: 남쪽Turkish: güneyUrdu: جنوبIndonesian: selatan
Example Sentences
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south during winter.
basic
We live in the south of the country.
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The birds fly south every autumn.
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We're planning a road trip down south this summer.
natural
Things started to go south after the manager left.
natural
She has a lovely accent from the South.
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