🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Präsenz

Pronunciation / Transliteration: prɛˈzɛns

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Presence/ˈprɛz.əns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #450 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Seine Präsenz im Raum war spürbar."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An impressive manner or bearing; a quality of poise and self-assurance.

    "The veteran actor commanded the stage with an undeniable theatrical presence."
  2. 2

    The state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing.

    "Her presence at the meeting brought a sense of calm and focus."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Old French word 'presence', originating from the Latin 'praesentia', from 'praesens' (present, being at hand). It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially denoting the state of being in a particular place before evolving to describe bearing, appearance, and influence.

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