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distant in Dutch

distant in Dutch is ver, verafgelegen, in de verte — distant means far away in space or time.

distant in Dutch

ver
adj
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
verafgelegen
adj
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
in de verte
adj
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
afstandelijk
adj
Emotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.

What does "distant" mean?

  1. adj Far away in space or time.
    "We heard the distant sound of a train long before it arrived."
  2. adj Emotionally cold or unwilling to show warmth toward others.
    "Since the argument, my brother has been cold and distant with everyone."
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distant in a sentence

  • We heard the distant sound of a train long before it arrived.
  • They could see a distant mountain range on the horizon.
  • Since the argument, my brother has been cold and distant with everyone.
  • She gave a distant smile and turned back to her book.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "distant" in Dutch?
"distant" in Dutch is ver, verafgelegen, in de verte. distant means: Far away in space or time.
How do you use "distant" in a sentence?
Example: "We heard the distant sound of a train long before it arrived." In Dutch, "distant" is ver, verafgelegen, in de verte.
Are there other ways to say "distant" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "distant": ver, verafgelegen, in de verte, afstandelijk.
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