Abwesenheit
Seine Abwesenheit wurde im Büro bemerkt.
His absence was noticed in the office.
The state of being absent or not present.
Die Abwesenheit des Lehrers führte zu Chaos im Klassenzimmer.
The teacher's absence led to chaos in the classroom.
Sie entschuldigte sich für ihre Abwesenheit auf der Feier.
She apologized for her absence at the party.
Commonly used to describe the physical or metaphorical absence of a person, object, or quality.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Abwesenheit' in formal contexts; in informal speech, 'Fehlen' is often preferred.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Abwesenheit' as it is a noun in German.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'abwesen' (to be absent) + the suffix '-heit' (indicating a state or condition).
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'Abwesenheit' can also refer to a leave of absence or absence from work.