distant in German
distant in German is fern, entfernt, abgelegen — distant means far away in space or time.
distant in German
fern
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
entfernt
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
abgelegen
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
abstehend
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
distanziert
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
What does "distant" mean?
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adj Far away in space or time.
"We heard the distant sound of a train long before it arrived."
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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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What is "distant" in German?
"distant" in German is fern, entfernt, abgelegen. 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 German, "distant" is fern, entfernt, abgelegen.
Are there other ways to say "distant" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "distant": fern, entfernt, abgelegen, abstehend, distanziert.
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