entferne

Entferne is the second-person singular imperative form of the German verb entfernen, meaning to remove, delete, or detach. It is used to issue a direct command to another person in informal contexts (du).

Usage and forms

- Du form (informal): entferne

- Ihr form (informal plural): entfernt

- Sie form (formal): entfernen Sie

The imperative is commonly found in instructions, manuals, and user interfaces, as well as in everyday speech when giving a direct command. Negative imperatives are formed by placing nicht after the directive, e.g., Entferne das nicht.

Context and nuances

Entfernen conveys the act of taking away or eliminating something from a place, system, or document. It can apply to physical objects, data, or entries in a list. The tone is direct; in polite or formal communication, the Sie-form is preferred (Entfernen Sie ...), and the pronunciation remains the same regardless of context.

Translations and related terms

In English, entfernt or remove is the closest equivalent, depending on tense and form. Related German terms include löschen (to delete), beseitigen (to get rid of), and ausbauen or wegnehmen, which cover related nuances of removal or taking away.

Related note

The noun form related to this verb is Entfernung, meaning removal or distance. The imperative Entferne appears primarily in direct commands and instructional text, while the noun is used in explanations and descriptions.