Die Abwesenheit
Example: Die Abwesenheit des Küchenchefs verzögerte den Service erheblich.
Definition
"Die Abwesenheit" refers to the state of being absent or not present, especially in a context where someone's presence is expected or necessary. For example, in gastronomy, the absence of a chef can significantly delay service and disrupt operations.
Etymology
The German word "die Abwesenheit" comes from the combination of 'ab,' meaning 'away from,' and 'wesen,' meaning 'to be' or 'exist.' Thus, it literally means 'being away' or 'absence.' Did you know? The term has been used in German since the 17th century to denote absence or nonattendance.
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"Die Abwesenheit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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