Abstand/ˈapˌʃtant/distance; gap; interval
Abstand is a German noun that means distance, gap, or interval. It is pronounced /ˈapˌʃtant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Abstände".
Definitions
1.the space or distance between two objects or people(physical space)
a.measurement between two points or bodies
Bitte halten Sie Abstand zum Vordermann.—Please keep a distance from the person in front of you.
2.difference between things (such as values, opinions, or times)(figurative; difference)
a.difference in amount/level
Es gibt einen großen Abstand zwischen den beiden Teams.—There is a large gap between the two teams.
3.restraint or reserve in behavior; maintaining personal boundary(social/behavioral)
a.keeping a respectful or formal distance
Sie wahrt stets einen gewissen Abstand zu ihren Kollegen.—She always maintains a certain distance from her colleagues.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Abstand | die Abstände |
| Genitive | des Abstands | der Abstände |
| Dative | dem Abstand | den Abständen |
| Accusative | den Abstand | die Abstände |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Abstand" mean in English?
- "Abstand" means distance, gap, or interval. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Abstand"?
- "Abstand" is pronounced /ˈapˌʃtant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Abstand" der, die, or das?
- "Abstand" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Abstand"?
- The plural of "Abstand" is "Abstände".
- What part of speech is "Abstand"?
- "Abstand" is a noun in German.
