der Abstand, ¨-e
distance
Es beschreibt, wie weit zwei Dinge oder Personen voneinander entfernt sind.
The German word "Abstand" is a noun that translates to "distance" or "spacing" in English. It refers specifically to the physical space or interval between two objects or points.
The word "Abstand" can often be used in various contexts, such as instructing someone to maintain a safe distance ("einen Abstand halten"), or describing the difference between things in disciplinary contexts such as races or competitions (time or score difference). The word doesn't have prefixes and stems itself as a basic form.
Comparable words include "Distanz" (the direct translation for "distance" with a similar but slightly more formal usage) and "Entfernung" (usually indicating more of a longer or travel-related distance). The differences in these words mostly revolve around their usage contexts and nuances: "Abstand" often refers to maintenance of space in immediate, personal, or mechanical contexts, while "Distanz" has a slightly more general or abstract usage, and "Entfernung" is suited for expressing ideas of measurable distances in navigational or geographical terms.
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Examples
Bitte halten Sie den Abstand ein.noun
Please keep the distance.
Der Abstand zwischen den Stühlen ist zu gering.noun
The distance between the chairs is too small.
Der Abstand zwischen den Autos ist groß.noun
The distance between the cars is large.
Ein großer Abstand sorgt für Sicherheit.noun
A large distance ensures safety.
Ein angemessener Abstand ist wichtig.noun
An appropriate distance is important.
Die Lehrerin maß den Abstand zwischen den Linien mit einem Lineal.noun
The teacher measured the distance between the lines with a ruler.
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