No. 431 in Dutch
afstand
Distance.
In a sentence
De afstand tussen de twee steden is groot.
The distance between the two cities is large.
In this sentence, 'afstand' is used to denote a physical distance or space between two locations.
Ze houden afstand om veiligheid te garanderen.
They keep distance to ensure safety.
Here, 'afstand' refers to the act of maintaining space between individuals, often for safety or respect.
Het nemen van afstand kan helpen bij het maken van rationele beslissingen.
Taking distance can help in making rational decisions.
In this context, 'afstand' is metaphorically used to describe figuratively stepping back or gaining perspective on a situation to make better decisions.
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