Anwesend
Example: Viele Teilnehmer waren pünktlich anwesend bei der Besprechung.
Definition
"Anwesend" describes being physically present at a particular place or event, such as a meeting or gathering. It indicates that someone is there in person rather than absent, as in the example where many participants were punctual and "anwesend" at the meeting.
Etymology
The German word "anwesend" comes from the combination of 'an,' meaning 'at' or 'on,' and 'wesend,' which is related to the verb 'wesen,' an old form connected to 'to be' or 'exist.' Together, "anwesend" literally means 'being at' a place, emphasizing presence. Did you know? Its root is closely tied to the concept of existence and presence in Germanic languages.
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"Anwesend" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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