Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

der Abstand

Translation (Übersetzung) distance, gap, interval
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈapʃtant]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine noun measurement social distance separation
Abstand is a masculine noun (der Abstand) that refers to physical distance, temporal intervals, or metaphorical gaps. It's commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, including social distancing, measurement, and abstract concepts like difference or separation.

Abstand - German Nouns - Abstand Meaning - Abstand Translation - Abstand Nouns Examples

Abstand is a German Nouns

Learn Abstand meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Abstand is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Abstand Examples (Beispiele) in English

Abstand examples with English translations. See how to use Abstand in sentences. Abstand example sentences in English below.

Bitte halten Sie Abstand von anderen Personen.
Please keep your distance from other people.
Social distancing instructions
Der Abstand zwischen den beiden Städten beträgt 50 Kilometer.
The distance between the two cities is 50 kilometers.
Geographical measurement
Nach einem Abstand von zwei Jahren trafen sie sich wieder.
After an interval of two years, they met again.
Temporal separation

Abstand Word Family - Abstand Related Words - Abstand Family Members

Abstand Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Abstand word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Abstand family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Abstand related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related verb (verwandtes Verb)
abstehen
Meaning: to stand apart, to protrude
Tense: infinitive
Example: Die Nägel stehen von der Wand ab.
Verb
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Abstandhalter
Meaning: spacer, distance piece
Example: Der Abstandhalter sorgt für genügend Platz zwischen den Teilen.
Noun
derived adjective (abgeleitetes Adjektiv)
abständig
Meaning: spaced, at intervals
Example: Die Bäume sind in regelmäßigen Abständen gepflanzt.
Adjective

Abstand Usage - Abstand Collocations - Abstand Idioms - Abstand Synonyms - Abstand Antonyms

Abstand Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Abstand Collocations (Kollokationen)

Abstand collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Abstand word combinations and how to use Abstand with other words naturally.

Abstand halten
to keep distance
High frequency
sicherer Abstand
safe distance
High frequency
großer Abstand
large distance/gap
Medium frequency
zeitlicher Abstand
time interval
Medium frequency
Abstand nehmen
to refrain from, to distance oneself
Medium frequency
Abstand messen
to measure distance
Low frequency
sozialer Abstand
social distance
High frequency
Abstand wahren
to maintain distance
Medium frequency

Abstand Idioms (Redewendungen)

Abstand idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Abstand with meanings and explanations. Master Abstand expressions used in everyday German.

Abstand gewinnen
to gain distance/perspective
To step back from a situation to see it more clearly
auf Abstand gehen
to keep at a distance
To maintain emotional or physical distance from someone or something
im Abstand von
at intervals of
Used to describe regular spacing in time or distance

Abstand Synonyms (Synonyme)

Abstand synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Abstand and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Abstand similar words and their usage.

Distanz
Meaning: distance
High similarity
Entfernung
Meaning: distance, removal
High similarity
Zwischenraum
Meaning: gap, space between
Medium similarity
Pause
Meaning: break, pause
Low similarity
Intervall
Meaning: interval
Medium similarity

Abstand Antonyms (Antonyme)

Abstand antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Abstand. Discover Abstand opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Nähe
Meaning: closeness, proximity
Kontakt
Meaning: contact
Berührung
Meaning: touch, contact

Abstand Semantically Related Words - Abstand Contextually Related Words - Abstand Thematically Related Words

Abstand Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Abstand semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Abstand. Explore Abstand related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Abstand contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Distanz Entfernung Raum Lücke Pause Intervall Trennung Isolation

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