NOUN
Distanz/dɪsˈtant͡s/distance; gap; detachment
Distanz is a German noun that means distance, gap, or detachment. It is pronounced /dɪsˈtant͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Distanzen".
Definitions
1.the physical space or length between two points(spatial)
a.amount of space separating objects or places
Die Distanz zwischen den beiden Städten beträgt 50 Kilometer.—The distance between the two cities is 50 kilometers.
2.emotional or social gap; lack of intimacy(figurative)
a.reserve or detachment in interpersonal relations
Er hielt aus Höflichkeit Distanz zu seinen Kollegen.—He kept his distance from his colleagues out of politeness.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Distanz | die Distanzen |
| Genitive | der Distanz | der Distanzen |
| Dative | der Distanz | den Distanzen |
| Accusative | die Distanz | die Distanzen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Distanz" mean in English?
- "Distanz" means distance, gap, or detachment. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Distanz"?
- "Distanz" is pronounced /dɪsˈtant͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Distanz" der, die, or das?
- "Distanz" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Distanz"?
- The plural of "Distanz" is "Distanzen".
- What part of speech is "Distanz"?
- "Distanz" is a noun in German.
