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auf Abstand — meaning in English

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English meaning

aloof adj Distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.

Senses

auf Abstand is used for these senses in English:

aloof Without sympathy; unfavorably.
at bay (set phrase, idiomatic) Unable to come closer; at a distance.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

reserviert zurückhaltend distanziert menschenscheu unnahbar (ein Stück) entfernt auf (etwas) Abstand auf Distanz in Schach in die Ecke in die Enge