fernab
Translation
far from, remote from, away from
Examples
Er wohnt fernab der Stadt.
He lives far from the city.
Das Dorf liegt ziemlich fernab.
The village is located quite remotely.
Grammar Patterns
fernab ((sth.gen)) far from sth. He lives fernab der Zivilisation.
fernab (adverb) remotely, far away The house stands fernab.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weit weg von, abseits; Antonyms: nahe bei
Etymology
Composed of 'fern' (far) and 'ab' (off, away).
Memory Tips
Think 'far off'. It has a slightly formal or literary tone. It requires the genitive case.