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No. 1,346 in German

abstand

"Abstand" means "distance" or "gap."

In a sentence

  • Der Abstand zwischen den beiden Gebäuden beträgt zehn Meter.

    The distance between the two buildings is ten meters.

    In this sentence, 'Abstand' refers to the physical distance or gap between two objects, which commonly denotes spatial separation.

  • Bitte halte Abstand, um die Ausbreitung von Erkältungen zu vermeiden.

    Please keep your distance to prevent the spread of colds.

    Here, 'Abstand' is used to describe maintaining personal space or social distancing, often relevant in health contexts.

  • Ich bewundere den emotionalen Abstand, mit dem sie schwierige Situationen betrachten kann.

    I admire the emotional detachment with which she can view challenging situations.

    In this example, 'Abstand' metaphorically represents a mental or emotional detachment, showing its figurative application.

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