NOUN
Ferne/ˈfɛʁnə/distance; afar; remote place
Ferne is a German noun that means distance, afar, or remote place. It is pronounced /ˈfɛʁnə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Fernen".
Definitions
1.great distance or remoteness (in space or time)(location/theoretical)
a.a (far away) place; the state of being far away
Aus der Ferne konnte man die Berge sehen.—From afar, you could see the mountains.
2.abstract concept of being remote or separated(figurative)
a.figurative remoteness, emotional or intellectual distance
Er sehnt sich nach der Ferne.—He longs for distant places.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Ferne | die Fernen |
| Genitive | der Ferne | der Fernen |
| Dative | der Ferne | den Fernen |
| Accusative | die Ferne | die Fernen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ferne" mean in English?
- "Ferne" means distance, afar, or remote place. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ferne"?
- "Ferne" is pronounced /ˈfɛʁnə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ferne" der, die, or das?
- "Ferne" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Ferne"?
- The plural of "Ferne" is "Fernen".
- What part of speech is "Ferne"?
- "Ferne" is a noun in German.
