distance in German
distance in German is Abstand, Entfernung, Distanz — distance means the amount of space between two points or places.
distance in German
Abstand
(military) The amount of space between soldiers or cavalry riders marching or standing in a rank; also, the amount of space between such ranks.
Entfernung
(military) The amount of space between soldiers or cavalry riders marching or standing in a rank; also, the amount of space between such ranks.
Distanz
(military) The amount of space between soldiers or cavalry riders marching or standing in a rank; also, the amount of space between such ranks.
Ferne
Chiefly preceded by the, especially in into or in the distance: the place that is far away or remote.
Weite
Chiefly preceded by the, especially in into or in the distance: the place that is far away or remote.
entfernen
To set oneself at a distance from someone or something else; to move away from someone or something.
What does "distance" mean?
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noun The amount of space between two points or places.
"What is the distance from your house to the nearest bus stop?"
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noun A lack of closeness or warmth between people; emotional separation.
"He kept a polite distance from his colleagues and rarely shared personal news."
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verb To keep oneself apart from someone or something, especially to avoid association with it.
"The company tried to distance itself from the product after customers complained."
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distance in a sentence
- What is the distance from your house to the nearest bus stop?
- The distance between the two cities is about 300 miles.
- He kept a polite distance from his colleagues and rarely shared personal news.
- After the argument, a cold distance settled between the two old friends.
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What is "distance" in German?
"distance" in German is Abstand, Entfernung, Distanz. distance means: The amount of space between two points or places.
How do you use "distance" in a sentence?
Example: "What is the distance from your house to the nearest bus stop?" In German, "distance" is Abstand, Entfernung, Distanz.
Are there other ways to say "distance" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "distance": Abstand, Entfernung, Distanz, Ferne, Weite, entfernen.
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