NOUN
Diesseits/ˈdiːsz̥aɪ̯t͡s/this world; here and now
Diesseits is a German noun that means this world or here and now. It is pronounced /ˈdiːsz̥aɪ̯t͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.the earthly, physical world as opposed to a spiritual or heavenly realm(philosophy; religion)
a.the sphere of earthly life, in contrast to the afterlife or eternity
Viele Menschen beschäftigen sich mehr mit dem Diesseits als mit dem Jenseits.—Many people concern themselves more with this world than with the hereafter.
2.the sphere of the immediate present or reality; the here and now(general, figurative)
a.the current reality
Im Diesseits müssen wir unsere Probleme lösen.—We must solve our problems in the here and now.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Diesseits | — |
| Genitive | des Diesseits | — |
| Dative | dem Diesseits | — |
| Accusative | das Diesseits | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Diesseits" mean in English?
- "Diesseits" means this world or here and now. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Diesseits"?
- "Diesseits" is pronounced /ˈdiːsz̥aɪ̯t͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Diesseits" der, die, or das?
- "Diesseits" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Diesseits"?
- "Diesseits" is a noun in German.
