noun

die Erscheinung, -en

megjelenés

Etwas, das man sehen oder bemerken kann, oder die Art, wie jemand oder etwas aussieht.

The German word Erscheinung is a noun meaning appearance, phenomenon, or manifestation. It is derived from the verb erscheinen which means to appear or to emerge.

Similar words:

  • Phänomen (phenomenon)
  • Auftritt (appearance, as in a public event)
  • Manifestation (manifestation)

Difference:

  • Erscheinung often emphasizes the act or result of appearing or the way something shows itself, sometimes more abstract or visual.
  • Phänomen typically refers to an observable event or fact, often scientific or unusual.
  • Auftritt usually relates to a performance or public appearance.
  • Manifestation implies a clear or tangible expression of something abstract.

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Examples

Die Erscheinung des Geistes war unerwartet.noun

A szellem megjelenése váratlan volt.

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