No. 1,652 in German
anwesen
"Anwesen" means "estate" or "property" in English, typically referring to a piece of land with buildings.
In a sentence
Das Anwesen des Grafen ist über Jahrhunderte bekannt geworden.
The estate of the count has become well-known over the centuries.
In this sentence, 'Anwesen' is used as a noun meaning 'estate' or 'grounds', referring to a physical property or residence.
Ihre Anwesenheit war bei der Veranstaltung sehr geschätzt.
Her presence was greatly appreciated at the event.
Here, 'Anwesenheit', derived from 'Anwesen', is used as a noun to mean 'presence', indicating the state of being present at a location or occasion.
Ich konnte das Anwesen nicht verlassen, da das Tor verschlossen war.
I couldn't leave the estate because the gate was locked.
Once more, 'Anwesen' is utilized to signify 'estate', emphasizing the physical location or property being referenced in the context.
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