Usage Note
Südwärts is the southward directional adverb, used in route descriptions, weather forecasts, and travel writing. Südwärts ziehen (to move southwards), especially for migratory birds in autumn.
Examples
"Im Herbst ziehen die Zugvögel südwärts in ihre Winterquartiere."
Natural Translation
In autumn migratory birds move southwards to their winter quarters.
Literal Translation
In autumn move the migratory-birds southwards into their winter-quarters.
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