Translation of German word "Gegenwart" to English
dieGegenwart
/ɡəɡənˈvaʁt/
Meaning
NounThe current moment or period of time.
How to use
The feminine noun Gegenwart ('presence / present [time]') declines regularly (no plural). It has two main meanings: present time (contrast with past and future) and presence (in meiner Gegenwart — in my presence / in front of me). The related adjective is gegenwärtig (present / current).
🇬🇧 English
present
Example
Ich denke an die Gegenwart.
I think about the present.
Die Gegenwart ist ein wichtiger Aspekt unserer Gesellschaft.
The present is an important aspect of our society.
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Common phrases
- in der Gegenwart— in the present (dative location)
- Gegenwartsform— present tense form (grammar, related)
- in meiner Gegenwart— in my presence / front of me
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The German word "die Gegenwart" is defined as: "The current moment or period of time."
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The German word "die Gegenwart" means "present" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich denke an die Gegenwart." (which translates as "I think about the present.").
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