NOUN
Wesen/ˈveːzn̩/being; creature; essence
Wesen is a German noun that means being, creature, or essence. It is pronounced /ˈveːzn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Wesen".
Definitions
1.a living being or creature(living creature, entity)
a.a living or fictional creature, entity
Viele glauben, dass außerirdische Wesen existieren.—Many believe that extraterrestrial beings exist.
2.the true nature or essence of something(character, essence)
a.the essential nature or inherent quality
Das friedliche Wesen des Dorfes beeindruckte ihn sehr.—The peaceful nature of the village impressed him greatly.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Wesen | die Wesen |
| Genitive | des Wesens | der Wesen |
| Dative | dem Wesen | den Wesen |
| Accusative | das Wesen | die Wesen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wesen" mean in English?
- "Wesen" means being, creature, or essence. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wesen"?
- "Wesen" is pronounced /ˈveːzn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wesen" der, die, or das?
- "Wesen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Wesen"?
- The plural of "Wesen" is "Wesen".
- What part of speech is "Wesen"?
- "Wesen" is a noun in German.
