No. 4,039 in German
wesen
"Wesen" in English means "being," "creature," "essence," or "nature," depending on context.
In a sentence
Das Wesen des Menschen ist seine Fähigkeit zu denken.
The essence of humans is their ability to think.
In this sentence, 'Wesen' refers to the underlying nature or essence of humans, illustrating abstract or philosophical usage.
Ein fremdes Wesen wurde im Wald entdeckt.
A strange creature was discovered in the forest.
Here, 'Wesen' means 'creature' and is used to denote an unidentified or unusual being.
Das freundliche Wesen der Nachbarin machte sie sehr beliebt.
The kind character of the neighbor made her very popular.
In this context, 'Wesen' refers to someone's character or disposition, emphasizing personal traits.
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