Ostzone

== German == === Etymology === From Ost +‎ Zone. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɔstˌt͡soːnə/ Hyphenation: Ost‧zo‧ne === Proper noun === Ostzone f (proper noun, genitive Ostzone) (historical, 1945–1949) the Soviet occupation zone in Germany Synonym: SBZ (historical, often derogatory) the German Democratic Republic (West German designation) ==== Declension ====