die Entfernung, -en
distance
Es beschreibt den Raum oder die Strecke zwischen zwei Punkten oder Orten.
The German word "Entfernung" is a noun meaning "distance" or "removal". It is composed of the verb root "fern", meaning "far", with the nominalizing prefix "Ent-", which implies separation or taking away.
Similar words:
- Distanz — distance, especially in spatial or social contexts.
- Abstand — gap, interval, or distance between two points.
- Trennung — separation or division, often relational.
Differences:
- Entfernung emphasizes physical or abstract removal or distance from something.
- Distanz typically refers to measurable space between points.
- Abstand often stresses the amount of space or time separating entities.
- Trennung focuses on separation or parting, more relational or emotional.
In short, Entfernung highlights the concept of physical or metaphorical removal or spacing.
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Examples
Die Entfernung beträgt zwanzig Kilometer.noun
The distance is twenty kilometers.
Eine große Entfernung trennt die beiden Städte.noun
A great distance separates the two cities.
Die Entfernung zwischen den Städten ist beträchtlich.noun
The distance between the cities is considerable.
Die Entfernung wurde mit einem modernen Gerät gemessen.noun
The distance was measured with a modern device.
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