German word

anwesend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanveːzənt/

Meaning

  • adjectivepresent

Example

Heute sind alle Schüler anwesend.

Today, all the students are present.

Illustration for anwesend (present)

More examples

Zur Prüfung müssen alle Kandidaten anwesend sein.

All candidates must be present for the exam.

Core concept

A person is physically at a meeting, place, or event and can be counted among those present.

Common phrases

  • anwesend sein

    be present

  • bei der Prüfung anwesend sein

    be present at the exam

Similar words

abwesend: Not present in person at a meeting, place, or event.

Definition in German

An einem Ort oder bei einer Veranstaltung körperlich oder offiziell gegenwärtig sein.

Word origin

Anwesend comes from the verb anwesen, formed from an- meaning 'at' and the old Germanic verb wesen meaning 'to be'; wesen continues Old High German wesan.

Usage tips

  • Anwesend is frequent in formal or administrative contexts, while everyday speech often uses da or hier for simple presence.

Other meanings

  • in attendanceadjective

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