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absence in German

absence in German is Abwesenheit, Absenz, Fehlen — absence means the state of not being in a place where one is expected.

absence in German

Abwesenheit
noun
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
Absenz
noun
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
Abwesenheit
noun
Abwesenheit
noun
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
Fehlen
noun
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
Absence
noun
(medical) Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

What does "absence" mean?

  1. noun The state of not being in a place where one is expected.
    "His absence from the meeting was noted by the board."
  2. noun A lack or non-existence of something.
    "The project stalled due to the absence of proper funding."
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absence in a sentence

  • His absence from the meeting was noted by the board.
  • Her prolonged absence worried her colleagues.
  • The project stalled due to the absence of proper funding.

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What is "absence" in German?

"absence" in German is Abwesenheit, Absenz, Fehlen. absence means: The state of not being in a place where one is expected.

How do you use "absence" in a sentence?

Example: "His absence from the meeting was noted by the board." In German, "absence" is Abwesenheit, Absenz, Fehlen.

Are there other ways to say "absence" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "absence": Abwesenheit, Absenz, Fehlen, Absence.

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