die Entfernung
Translation
distance, range, removal
Examples
Die Entfernung zum Bahnhof beträgt zwei Kilometer.
The distance to the train station is two kilometres.
Die Entfernung des Flecks war schwierig.
The removal of the stain was difficult.
Grammar Patterns
the distance to sth. die Entfernung zu+3 The distance to the sea is not great.
the removal of sth. die Entfernung von+3 The removal of the tumour was successful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Abstand, die Distanz; Antonym: die Nähe
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'ent-' (away, removal), 'fern' (far), and the noun suffix '-ung'. It literally means 'the state of being made far'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ent-' (away) + 'fern' (far). Something that is far away has a large 'Entfernung' (distance).