eastern
gb/ˈistɚn/ us/ˈistɚn/
A2
English
~ 2200
keleti
A2
1
keleti
A2
Usage pattern:
[eastern] [place/region/country]
The eastern coast of the country is known for its beautiful beaches.
Az ország keleti partja gyönyörű strandjairól híres.
Our hotel room has an eastern view of the mountains.
A hotelszobánkból keleti irányban a hegyekre nyílik kilátás.
The eastern side of the island gets more rain.
They live in the eastern part of the city.
The eastern horizon began to glow with the sunrise.
Learner examples
My house is in the eastern part of town.
A házam a város keleti részén van.
The sun comes up on the eastern side.
A nap a keleti oldalon kel fel.
We went to the eastern coast for vacation.
She lives in the eastern city near the sea.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'eastern' (adjective) with 'east' (noun/adverb). 'Eastern' describes location or origin, not direction of movement.
Meaning
Situated in or toward the east
Collocations
eastern coast
|eastern side
|eastern border
|eastern region
|eastern horizon
Synonyms
eastward (Usually used for direction of movement rather than fixed location.)
Antonyms
western (Refers to being located in or facing the west, opposite of east.)
Themes
geography
|directions
|travel
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In or from the east part of a place or area.
Situated in, coming from, or facing toward the east.
B1
2
keleti
A2
Usage pattern:
[eastern] [culture/tradition/religion]
Eastern philosophy emphasizes harmony and balance.
A keleti filozófia a harmóniát és az egyensúlyt hangsúlyozza.
She specializes in Eastern medicine practices.
A keleti gyógyászati módszerekre szakosodott.
We enjoyed an evening of Eastern cuisine and music.
Eastern religions often involve meditation and mindfulness.
Learner examples
Eastern food is very tasty.
A keleti ételek nagyon finomak.
I like Eastern music.
Szeretem a keleti zenét.
He studies Eastern history at school.
We saw an Eastern dance show.
Common mistake:
Learners may overgeneralize and use 'eastern' for any place eastward, even when referring specifically to cultural context. Clarify whether talking about geography or culture.
Meaning
Relating to Eastern cultures or regions
Collocations
Eastern philosophy
|Eastern religion
|Eastern medicine
|Eastern cuisine
Synonyms
Oriental (Older term; now often avoided due to outdated or offensive connotations.)
Antonyms
Western (Refers to cultures and traditions of Europe and North America, opposite in cultural sense.)
Themes
culture
|society
|history
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About the culture, people, or traditions from Asia or the Middle East.
Relating to or characteristic of the culture, people, or traditions of Asia or the Middle East.
Grammar
Dictionary form
eastern
IPA
GB/ˈistɚn/
US/ˈistɚn/
Syllables & stress
east - ern (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (east)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: eastern
Word family
Expressions
Eastern Europe
1/ˈistɚn jˈʊɹəp/
fixed phrase
Region in eastern Europe
The part of Europe that is in the east.
Examples
- Many countries in Eastern Europe joined the EU in 2004.
- Eastern Europe has a rich and diverse history.
Eastern Seaboard
1/ˈistɚn sˈibˌɔɹd/
fixed phrase
Coastal region along US east coast
The east coast area of the United States.
Examples
- Hurricanes often affect cities along the Eastern Seaboard.
- Many major ports are located on the Eastern Seaboard.
Eastern time
1/ˈistɚn tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
US East Coast time zone
The time zone for the east coast of the United States.
Examples
- The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. Eastern time.
- Flights to New York follow Eastern time schedules.