präsent/pʁɛˈzɛnt/present; available; attentive
präsent is a German adjective that means present, available, or attentive. It is pronounced /pʁɛˈzɛnt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "präsenter" and "präsentesten".
Definitions
1.being present at a place or event(temporal/spatial presence)
a.physically there; not absent
Alle Schülerinnen und Schüler waren heute im Unterricht präsent.—All pupils were present in class today.
2.clearly noticeable; obvious(state of being perceptible, noticeable)
a.easily perceived or recognizable
Der Einfluss ihrer Arbeit ist im Unternehmen deutlich präsent.—The influence of her work is clearly noticeable in the company.
3.attentive; mentally present(alertness/attentiveness)
a.showing concentration and active involvement
Bei der Besprechung war er sehr präsent und hat viele Ideen eingebracht.—He was very attentive in the meeting and contributed many ideas.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | präsent |
|---|---|
| Comparative | präsenter |
| Superlative | präsentesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "präsent" mean in English?
- "präsent" means present, available, or attentive. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "präsent"?
- "präsent" is pronounced /pʁɛˈzɛnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "präsent"?
- The comparative of "präsent" is "präsenter" and the superlative is "präsentesten".
- What part of speech is "präsent"?
- "präsent" is a adjective in German.
