NOUN
Abwesenheit/ˈapˌveːzn̩haɪ̯t/absence; nonattendance; lack
Abwesenheit is a German noun that means absence, nonattendance, or lack. It is pronounced /ˈapˌveːzn̩haɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Abwesenheiten".
Definitions
1.the state of not being present at a place or event(general)
a.physical not being present somewhere
Wegen Abwesenheit des Chefs bleibt das Büro heute geschlossen.—Because of the boss's absence, the office is closed today.
2.the lack or non-existence of something immaterial(abstract)
a.lack of attention, interest, or feeling
In seinen Augen lag eine völlige Abwesenheit von Freude.—There was a complete absence of joy in his eyes.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Abwesenheit | die Abwesenheiten |
| Genitive | der Abwesenheit | der Abwesenheiten |
| Dative | der Abwesenheit | den Abwesenheiten |
| Accusative | die Abwesenheit | die Abwesenheiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Abwesenheit" mean in English?
- "Abwesenheit" means absence, nonattendance, or lack. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Abwesenheit"?
- "Abwesenheit" is pronounced /ˈapˌveːzn̩haɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Abwesenheit" der, die, or das?
- "Abwesenheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Abwesenheit"?
- The plural of "Abwesenheit" is "Abwesenheiten".
- What part of speech is "Abwesenheit"?
- "Abwesenheit" is a noun in German.
