This is the 13889th most frequent German word.
fernhalten
"Fernhalten" means "to keep away" or "to keep at a distance."
The word 'fernhalten' here means to keep or steer away, emphasizing precaution and safety.
Es ist wichtig, Kinder von gefährlichen Situationen fernzuhalten.
It's important to keep children away from dangerous situations.
Here, 'fernhalten' metaphorically describes shielding oneself from negative influences or concepts.
Man sollte negative Gedanken von sich selbst fernhalten.
One should keep negative thoughts away from oneself.
In this case, 'fernhalten' relates to actively managing or mitigating potential risks to ensure success.