die Distanz
Translation
distance, remoteness, reserve
Examples
Wir müssen eine sichere Distanz halten.
We have to keep a safe distance.
Er wahrte eine kühle Distanz zu seinen Kollegen.
He maintained a cool distance from his colleagues.
Grammar Patterns
Distanz zu+3 ((sb./sth.dat)) distance to sb./sth. To maintain distance to a person.
Distanz zwischen+3 ((sb./sth.dat)) distance between sb./sth. The distance between the houses is small.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abstand, Entfernung; Antonyms: Nähe, Vertrautheit
Etymology
From Latin 'distantia' (a standing apart), from 'di-' (apart) + 'stare' (to stand).
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English word 'distance', making it easy to remember.