Wesen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wesen" is used as noun with the meaning of "being", "creature" or "entity".

Essential properties of "Wesen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Wesen
  • Plural: die Wesen

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Being, entity, or living creature (philosophical/abstract)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Wesen des Menschen ist komplex.The being of man is complex.
  2. Jedes Wesen hat das Recht auf Leben.Every creature has the right to life.
  3. Die Natur ist voller faszinierender Wesen.Nature is full of fascinating creatures.

2.) "Essential nature or fundamental characteristic"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Wesen der Sache ist noch unklar.The essence of the matter is still unclear.
  2. Im Wesen sind sich die beiden Theorien ähnlich.In essence, the two theories are similar.
  3. Sie verstand das Wesen des Problems sofort.She immediately understood the essence of the problem.

3.) "Characteristic behavior or manner of a person"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ihr freundliches Wesen macht sie bei allen beliebt.Her friendly nature makes her popular with everyone.
  2. Sein ruhiges Wesen half in der Krisensituation.His calm demeanor helped in the crisis situation.
  3. Das Wesen eines Menschen zeigt sich oft in kleinen Gesten.A person's true nature often shows itself in small gestures.
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