Weit weg
Example: Mein Freund wohnt weit weg von meiner Schule.
Definition
"weit weg" is an adverbial phrase in German used to describe something located at a considerable distance from a reference point. It means 'far away' or 'a long way off,' indicating that a person, place, or thing is not nearby, as in the example: 'Mein Freund wohnt weit weg von meiner Schule.'
Etymology
The German phrase "weit weg" combines "weit," meaning 'wide' or 'far,' and "weg," meaning 'away' or 'path.' Together, they form an expression that literally translates to 'far away.' This phrase has been used in German for centuries to indicate significant distance.
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"Weit weg" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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