NOUN
dasDasein/ˈdaːˌzaɪ̯n/existence; presence; being
Dasein is a German noun that means existence, presence, or being. It is pronounced /ˈdaːˌzaɪ̯n/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.human existence, especially as a concept of being alive or living(philosophy; general)
a.the state of existing or being present
Das menschliche Dasein ist oft von Fragen über den Sinn des Lebens geprägt.—Human existence is often shaped by questions about the meaning of life.
2.the presence or being present at a place or event(colloquial)
a.the condition of being somewhere
Sein Dasein hier macht den Unterschied.—His presence here makes the difference.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Dasein | — |
| Genitive | des Daseins | — |
| Dative | dem Dasein | — |
| Accusative | das Dasein | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dasein" mean in English?
- "Dasein" means existence, presence, or being. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dasein"?
- "Dasein" is pronounced /ˈdaːˌzaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dasein" der, die, or das?
- "Dasein" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Dasein"?
- "Dasein" is a noun in German.
