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Präsenz

/ˈpʁɛːzɛnts/
noun★Intermediate— presence
general

The state of being physically present or existing in a place or situation.

Die Präsenz der Polizei auf der Straße erhöht die Sicherheit.

The presence of the police on the street increases security.

💡

Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe attendance or availability.

psychology

A person's physical or mental state of being aware and engaged in the present moment.

Achtsamkeit fördert die Präsenz im Hier und Jetzt.

Mindfulness promotes presence in the here and now.

💡

In psychology, this refers to being fully present and attentive to one's surroundings and inner state.

Collocations

Präsenz zeigento show presencePräsenz habento be presentPräsenz im Raumpresence in the room

Synonyms

AnwesenheitGegenwartExistenz

Antonyms

AbwesenheitFehlen

Related Phrases

Präsenz zeigenphrase
to show presence
Präsenz habenphrase
to be present

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

'Präsenz' is more formal than 'Anwesenheit'. Use it in professional or psychological contexts.

⚡Gold Rule

Capitalization

In German, 'Präsenz' is always capitalized as it is a noun.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'praesentia', meaning 'presence' or 'being present'.

📝Usage Notes

In German, 'Präsenz' is often used in formal or professional contexts to describe attendance or availability. In psychology, it refers to being fully present and attentive.

Word Breakdown

Prä-
pre-
prefix
+
-senz
related to being present
root
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