southern
word · lemma: south
/ˈsəðɝn/
SUH-thurn
/sˈʌðən/
SUH-thuhn
Definition
Located in the south or coming from the south of a place. It can describe regions, people, weather, or cultural styles connected with the south.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an adjective: 'southern France', 'southern accent'. 'South' is more common as a noun or adverb, while 'southern' sounds more descriptive and geographic. In some contexts, it can also suggest culture or lifestyle, not only location.
Spanish: del sur - sureño/aPortuguese (BR): do sul - sulistaPortuguese (PT): do sul - sulistaChinese (Simplified): 南部的 - 南方的Chinese (Traditional): 南部的 - 南方的Hindi: दक्षिणी - दक्षिण काArabic: جنوبي - من الجنوبBengali: দক্ষিণ - দক্ষিণীRussian: южныйJapanese: 南部の - 南方のVietnamese: miền nam - phía namKorean: 남쪽의 - 남부의Turkish: güney - güneyliUrdu: جنوبیIndonesian: selatan
Example Sentences
They live in the southern part of the country.
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The wind is coming from the southern coast.
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This plant grows well in southern climates.
basic
She has a soft southern accent that people notice right away.
natural
We spent the weekend driving through small southern towns.
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That restaurant is known for its southern cooking.
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