die Gegenwart, -en
presence · present
Die jetzige Zeit, in der etwas passiert oder jemand lebt.
The German word "Gegenwart" is a noun that means "present" or "presence". It is composed of "gegen" (against) and "Wart," which comes from "warten" (to wait). Together, "Gegenwart" signifies the current time or moment, and is used similarly to the English word "present".
Similar words in German include "Jetztzeit" (now-time), "Heutzeit" (nowadays), and "Moment" (moment).
Differences:
- "Gegenwart": Emphasizes the entire present period.
- "Jetztzeit": Highlights the current era or times we live in and is less commonly used.
- "Heutzeit": Focuses on the modern or contemporary era, often with social or cultural connotations.
- "Moment": Refers to a very specific, brief point in time.
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Examples
In Gegenwart von Freunden fühle ich mich wohl.noun
In the presence of friends, I feel comfortable.
In der Gegenwart denke ich oft an die Zukunft.noun
In the present I often think about the future.
In ihrer Gegenwart fühlt er sich wohl.noun
In her presence, he feels comfortable.
In der Gegenwart finden viele spannende Entwicklungen statt.noun
In the present, many exciting developments are taking place.
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