NOUN
dieGegenwart/ˈɡeːɡn̩ˌvaʁt/present; presence
Gegenwart is a German noun that means present or presence. It is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡn̩ˌvaʁt/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the present; the current time or era(time)
a.the time that is happening now, as opposed to the past or future
Wir leben in der Gegenwart, nicht in der Vergangenheit.—We live in the present, not in the past.
2.the presence of someone or something(situation; presence)
a.the state of someone being physically present somewhere
In deiner Gegenwart fühle ich mich wohl.—I feel comfortable in your presence.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gegenwart | — |
| Genitive | der Gegenwart | — |
| Dative | der Gegenwart | — |
| Accusative | die Gegenwart | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gegenwart" mean in English?
- "Gegenwart" means present or presence. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gegenwart"?
- "Gegenwart" is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡn̩ˌvaʁt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gegenwart" der, die, or das?
- "Gegenwart" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Gegenwart"?
- "Gegenwart" is a noun in German.
