NOUN

dasErscheinen/ɛɐ̯ˈʃaɪ̯nən/appearance; publication; attendance

Erscheinen is a German noun that means appearance, publication, or attendance. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʃaɪ̯nən/.

Definitions

1.the act of becoming visible; appearance(process/state)

a.becoming visible or present

Das plötzliche Erscheinen eines Hundes erschreckte sie.—The sudden appearance of a dog startled her.

2.the act of being published(publishing)

a.publication, coming out (of a book, magazine, etc.)

Das Erscheinen des neuen Romans ist für Mai geplant.—The publication of the new novel is planned for May.

3.the act of showing up; attendance(official context)

a.presence at an official place

Sein Erscheinen vor Gericht ist verpflichtend.—His attendance in court is mandatory.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominative—die Erscheinungen
Genitive——
Dative——
Accusative——

Frequently asked questions

What does "Erscheinen" mean in English?
"Erscheinen" means appearance, publication, or attendance. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Erscheinen"?
"Erscheinen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʃaɪ̯nən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Erscheinen"?
"Erscheinen" is a noun in German.

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Make “Erscheinen” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.