English–German
“essence” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈveːzn̩/
Example
Das Wesen des Problems ist nicht sofort klar.
The essence of the problem is not immediately clear.
How to say “essence” in German
“Essence” in German is Wesen.
The underlying character of a thing, or the being that embodies such character.
Example sentences with Wesen
Sein Wesen zeigt sich in ruhigen Entscheidungen.
His essence shows itself in calm decisions.
Tips for using Wesen
- Wesen takes a genitive phrase for the thing whose essence is meant, as in das Wesen des Problems.