Erscheinen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erscheinen" is used as verb with the meaning of "appear", "emerge" or "show up".

Essential properties of "erscheinen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erscheinen
  • Simple past: erschien
  • Participle: erschienen

See full conjugation of erscheinen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erscheinen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To become visible or appear"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Mond erschien hinter den Wolken.The moon appeared behind the clouds.
  2. Plötzlich erschien ein seltsames Licht am Himmel.Suddenly, a strange light appeared in the sky.
  3. Die Sängerin erschien auf der Bühne und das Publikum jubelte.The singer appeared on stage and the audience cheered.

2.) "To be published or released (for media)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein neues Buch erscheint nächste Woche.His new book will be released next week.
  2. Die Zeitung erscheint täglich außer sonntags.The newspaper is published daily except Sundays.
  3. Wann erscheint die nächste Ausgabe der Zeitschrift?When will the next issue of the magazine be released?

3.) "To seem or appear to be"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Aufgabe erschien ihm sehr schwierig.The task seemed very difficult to him.
  2. Das Angebot erscheint mir zu gut, um wahr zu sein.The offer seems too good to be true to me.
  3. Die Situation erschien allen hoffnungslos.The situation seemed hopeless to everyone.
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