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
(uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
Abtrennung
(uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
Loslösung
(uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
Losgelöstheit
(uncountable) Indifference to the concerns of others; disregard; nonchalance; aloofness.
Verschlossenheit
(uncountable) Indifference to the concerns of others; disregard; nonchalance; aloofness.
Staffel
Abteilung
Kommando
What does "detachment" mean?
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noun A lack of emotional involvement; an attitude of calm distance.
"She handled the crisis with remarkable detachment."
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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."
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detachment in a sentence
- She handled the crisis with remarkable detachment.
- He watched the argument with a detachment that surprised his friends.
- A small detachment was sent ahead to scout the area.
- The general ordered a detachment of engineers to repair the bridge.
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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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