abgelegen
Translation
remote, isolated, secluded
Examples
Das Dorf liegt sehr abgelegen.
The village is very remote.
Wir fanden eine abgelegene Bucht.
We found a secluded bay.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is/lies remote (something) is located remotely The farm lies very remote.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entfernt, isoliert; Antonyms: zentral, nah
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away) and 'gelegen' (situated, past participle of 'liegen', to lie). It literally means 'lying away' from other places.
Memory Tips
Picture a place that 'lies' ('liegen') 'away' ('ab') from civilization.