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“existence” in German

German

AlsoExistenz

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdaːˌzaɪ̯n/

Example

Viele Menschen fragen nach dem Sinn ihres Daseins.

Many people ask about the meaning of their existence.

Illustration for Dasein (existence)

How to say “existence” in German

“Existence” in German is Dasein.

A person being concretely present in the world, with awareness and behavior rather than existence as a bare abstraction.

Full entry for Dasein: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Dasein

Die Krise hat viele dazu gebracht, ihr Dasein neu zu bewerten.

The crisis led many to reassess their existence.

Tips for using Dasein

  • Dasein is a neuter noun, so standard forms include das Dasein and the genitive des Daseins.

Other German words for “existence”

Viele Menschen kämpfen um ihre Existenz.

Many people fight for their existence.

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