Meaning of Southern
located in the south or facing south; connected with or typical of the south part of the world or a region
In simple words: Related to the direction or area in the south.
Southern in a sentence
- the southern slopes of the mountains
- southern Spain
- a southern accent
- the southern part of the region
- She owns a guest house in the southern city of Seville.
- southern French cuisine
- the company's global expansion into the **southern hemisphere**
How to use Southern
Use 'southern' when describing something from the area south of a reference point, often in the context of geography or culture. It's appropriate in formal descriptions, but can also be used informally in conversation.
Grammar pattern
adjective + noun
Memory hint
Think of the 'sun' as it shines brightest in the 'south' during summer.
Related words
Collocations with Southern
- southern hemisphere
- southern accent
- southern cuisine
- southern states
- southern hospitality
Opposites of Southern
Common mistakes with Southern
- Confused with 'southerly', which refers to direction rather than relating to a region.
- 'Southern' used incorrectly as a noun instead of an adjective.
Southern appears in
Southern in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جنوبي
متعلق بالاتجاه أو المنطقة في الجنوب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দক্ষিণের
দক্ষিণ দিক বা এলাকার সাথে সম্পর্কিত।
- GermanDeutsch
südlich
Bezieht sich auf die Richtung oder Gegend im Süden.
- SpanishEspañol
del sur
Relacionado con la dirección o área en el sur.
- Persianفارسی
جنوبی
مرتبط با جهت یا ناحیه در جنوب.
- FrenchFrançais
Sud
Qui se trouve dans le sud ou qui est orienté vers le sud.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दक्षिणी
दक्षिण दिशा या क्षेत्र से संबंधित।
- ItalianItaliano
meridionale
Relativo alla direzione o all'area a sud.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sul
Relacionado à direção ou área no sul.
- RussianРусский
южный
Относится к направлению или области на юге.
- Urduاردو
جنوبی
جنوب کی سمت یا علاقے سے متعلق۔
- Chinese中文
南方的
与南方的方向或区域有关。
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Frequently asked questions about Southern
What does Southern mean?
Related to the direction or area in the south.
What is the definition of Southern?
located in the south or facing south; connected with or typical of the south part of the world or a region
How do you use Southern in a sentence?
the southern slopes of the mountains
Can you give another example of Southern?
southern Spain
What are synonyms for Southern?
Common alternatives include southward, southerly, south, lower, downward.
What is the opposite of Southern?
Opposite meanings include northern.
What words go with Southern?
It commonly pairs with southern hemisphere, southern accent, southern cuisine, southern states, southern hospitality.
What are common mistakes when using Southern?
Confused with 'southerly', which refers to direction rather than relating to a region. 'Southern' used incorrectly as a noun instead of an adjective.
How do you pronounce Southern?
US: /["/ˈsʌðərn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsʌðən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Southern?
Use 'southern' when describing something from the area south of a reference point, often in the context of geography or culture. It's appropriate in formal descriptions, but can also be used informally in conversation.
What CEFR level is Southern?
"Southern" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.



