Die Abwesenheit
Example: Die Abwesenheit des Mitarbeiters wurde dem Chef gemeldet.
Definition
"Die Abwesenheit" refers to the state of being absent or not present, especially in a workplace context. It indicates that an employee or individual is not physically present at their designated place or duties, as in the phrase: 'Die Abwesenheit des Mitarbeiters wurde dem Chef gemeldet.'
Etymology
The word "die Abwesenheit" comes from the German prefix 'ab-' meaning 'away,' and 'wesen,' meaning 'to be' or 'exist,' combined with the suffix '-heit' which turns it into a noun indicating a state or condition. So, it literally means 'the state of being away.' Did you know this word neatly captures the concept of absence in German by combining these elements?
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"Die Abwesenheit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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