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detachment in German

detachment in German is Ablösung, Abtrennung, Loslösung — detachment means a lack of emotional involvement; an attitude of calm distance.

detachment in German

Ablösung
noun
(uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
Abtrennung
noun
(uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
Loslösung
noun
(uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
Losgelöstheit
noun
(uncountable) Indifference to the concerns of others; disregard; nonchalance; aloofness.
Verschlossenheit
noun
(uncountable) Indifference to the concerns of others; disregard; nonchalance; aloofness.
Staffel
noun
Abteilung
noun
Kommando
noun

What does "detachment" mean?

  1. noun A lack of emotional involvement; an attitude of calm distance.
    "She handled the crisis with remarkable detachment."
  2. noun A group of soldiers or vehicles sent away from the main military force for a specific task.
    "A small detachment was sent ahead to scout the area."

detachment in a sentence

  • She handled the crisis with remarkable detachment.
  • A small detachment was sent ahead to scout the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "detachment" in German?

"detachment" in German is Ablösung, Abtrennung, Loslösung. detachment means: A lack of emotional involvement; an attitude of calm distance.

How do you use "detachment" in a sentence?

Example: "She handled the crisis with remarkable detachment." In German, "detachment" is Ablösung, Abtrennung, Loslösung.

Are there other ways to say "detachment" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "detachment": Ablösung, Abtrennung, Loslösung, Losgelöstheit, Verschlossenheit, Staffel.

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