NOUN

Entfernung/ɛntˈfɛʁnʊŋ/distance; removal

Entfernung is a German noun that means distance or removal. It is pronounced /ɛntˈfɛʁnʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Entfernungen".

Definitions

1.distance between two points(spatial measurement)

a.the length of space between two places or objects

Die Entfernung zwischen Berlin und München beträgt etwa 500 Kilometer.The distance between Berlin and Munich is about 500 kilometers.

2.act of removing or taking away(act of removing)

a.the process of making something go away or disappear

Die Entfernung des Flecks war schwieriger als gedacht.The removal of the stain was more difficult than expected.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Entfernungdie Entfernungen
Genitiveder Entfernungder Entfernungen
Dativeder Entfernungden Entfernungen
Accusativedie Entfernungdie Entfernungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Entfernung" mean in English?
"Entfernung" means distance or removal. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Entfernung"?
"Entfernung" is pronounced /ɛntˈfɛʁnʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Entfernung" der, die, or das?
"Entfernung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Entfernung"?
The plural of "Entfernung" is "Entfernungen".
What part of speech is "Entfernung"?
"Entfernung" is a noun in German.

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