entfernen

remove

verb ent-FAIR-nen Less Common

Also means

delete

Usage Note

entfernen means to remove or take away, and the reflexive sich entfernen means 'to move away' or 'depart'. The prefix ent- signals removal or separation, related to the adjective fern ('far'). The related noun Entfernung means 'distance'.

Examples

"Bitte entfernen Sie den Müll."

Natural Translation

Please remove the rubbish.

Literal Translation

Please remove you the rubbish.

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