Entfremdung
dieNounestrangement; alienation
English translations
- 01
alienation
- 02
estrangement
- 03
disaffection
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Zustand der Isolation oder des Getrenntseins von etwas oder jemandem.
- English meaning
- Alienation
- Synonym
- Isolation, Absonderung
- German example
- Die Entfremdung von der Natur ist ein wachsendes Problem.
- English example
- Alienation from nature is a growing problem.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Entfremdung
- Plural Form
- die Entfremdungen
Related words
- Selbstentfremdung
Self-alienation describes the state in which a person feels alienated from themselves, their needs, and feelings.
- Dissoziation
Dissociation
- Instrumentalisierung
Instrumentalization
- Abalienation
Alienation
- Verfremdung
Alienation effect
- Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf is the title of a novel by Hermann Hesse, which addresses the alienation and torn nature of the protagonist.
Example sentences with “Entfremdung”
Die Entfremdung zwischen ihnen wuchs. (The estrangement between them grew.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Entfremdung feminine?
Yes, it is feminine (die Entfremdung).