Entfernung

dieNoun

distance; removal; range

English translations

  1. 01

    distance

  2. 02

    remoteness

  3. 03

    extirpation

  4. 04

    removal

Word details

German meaning
Die Entfernung ist der Abstand zwischen zwei Punkten.
English meaning
Distance is the amount of space between two points.
Synonym
Distanz, Abstand
German example
Die Entfernung zwischen den Städten beträgt 100 Kilometer.
English example
The distance between the cities is 100 kilometers.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Entfernung
Plural Form
die Entfernungen

Example sentences with “Entfernung”

  1. Die Entfernung zwischen den Städten ist groß. (The distance between the cities is large.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Entfernung used for physical distance only?

It is mostly used for physical distance, but can also mean 'removal' (e.g., of a stain).