English–German
“distance” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɛʁnə/
Example
Aus der Ferne hört man die Glocken.
The bells can be heard in the distance.
How to say “distance” in German
“Distance” in German is Ferne.
A faraway expanse viewed from here, separated by space and often felt as distance.
Example sentences with Ferne
Sie stand am Fenster und blickte in die Ferne.
She stood at the window and looked into the distance.
Tips for using Ferne
- For a plain everyday statement, weit weg is often more idiomatic than die Ferne, which can sound abstract or literary.
Other German words for “distance”
Der Abstand zwischen uns ist zu groß.
The distance between us is too great.
Die Distanz zwischen den Städten ist groß.
The distance between the cities is considerable.
Ich gehe jeden Morgen eine Strecke zur Arbeit.
Every morning, I walk a certain distance to work.
Die Entfernung zwischen den Städten beträgt zehn Kilometer.
The cities are ten kilometers apart.