Also means
westward
Usage Note
westlich means 'western' and, with a genitive or von, 'to the west of' (westlich der Stadt). It also carries the cultural sense of 'Western' (as in Western values); its opposite is östlich ('eastern').
Examples
"Das Dorf liegt westlich der Stadt."
Natural Translation
The village lies west of the city.
Literal Translation
The village lies western of-the city.
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