Fern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fern" is mainly used as adjective meaning "far", "distant" or "remote". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "fern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: ferner
  • Superlative: am fernsten

Meanings of "fern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "At a great distance; far away"

"Fern", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der ferne Berg ist kaum sichtbar.The distant mountain is barely visible.
  2. Sie träumt von fernen Ländern.She dreams of distant lands.
  3. Das Hotel liegt in einer fernen Gegend.The hotel is located in a remote area.

2.) "Far away, at a great distance"

"Fern", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wohnt fern von hier.He lives far from here.
  2. Die Berge sind fern am Horizont zu sehen.The mountains can be seen far on the horizon.
  3. Sie reist gerne fern.She likes to travel far.
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