entfernt
remote · away · far away · far
Etwas ist nicht nah, sondern weiter weg.
Definition & meaning
The word entfernt functions primarily as an adjective or an adverb in German. It has two main meanings:
- Distance in space: It describes something that is located at a certain distance from a reference point (far away, remote, or at a distance). For example: "The station is two kilometers away."
- Relationship or similarity: It describes something that is not close or direct. When referring to relatives, it means "distant" (e.g., a distant cousin). In a metaphorical sense, it can mean that something is not closely related to a topic (e.g., "The idea is far from reality").
It is also the past participle of the verb entfernen , which means "to remove" or "to move away."
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: As an adjective, it is declined according to the noun it modifies. As a past participle, it is used to form the perfect tenses of the verb entfernen .
- Word origin: The word is derived from the prefix ent- (indicating separation or removal) and the noun fern (far/distant). Historically, it combines the concept of distance with the action of moving something away.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- weit weg (far away)
- abgelegen (remote/out-of-the-way)
- distanziert (distanced/reserved)
- fern (distant/far)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Der entfernte Ort liegt weit weg.adjective
The remote place is far away.
Das Ziel liegt nur wenige Kilometer entfernt.adverb
The destination is only a few kilometers away.
Die Bushaltestelle ist nur wenige Meter entfernt.adjective
The bus stop is only a few meters away.
Unser Ziel bleibt noch einige Kilometer entfernt.adjective
Our destination is still several kilometers away.
Die Haltestelle befindet sich drei Kilometer entfernt.adverb
The bus stop is three kilometers away.
Das Museum ist weit entfernt.adjective
The museum is far away.
Der Park ist nur wenige Kilometer entfernt.adjective
The park is only a few kilometers away.
Unser Ziel liegt nur wenige Meter entfernt.adverb
Our destination is only a few meters away.
Das Restaurant ist nur wenige Gehminuten entfernt.adjective
The restaurant is only a few minutes' walk away.
Der Bahnhof liegt nur wenige Kilometer entfernt.adverb
The train station is only a few kilometers away.
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