Ostzone

Ostzone

German

Etymology

    From Ost +‎ Zone.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈɔstˌt͡soːnə/
    • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)
    • Hyphenation: Ost‧zo‧ne

    Proper noun

    Ostzone f (proper noun, genitive Ostzone)

    1. (historical, 1945–1949) the Soviet occupation zone in Germany
      Synonym: SBZ
    2. (historical, often derogatory) the German Democratic Republic (West German designation)

    Declension