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being in German

being in German is Wesen, Geschöpf, Dasein — being means a living creature, especially in phrases like "human being.".

being in German

Wesen
noun
A living creature.
Geschöpf
noun
A living creature.
Dasein
noun
The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.
Sein
noun
The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.

What does "being" mean?

  1. noun A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."
    "Every human being deserves basic dignity."
  2. noun The state of existing; existence itself.
    "The poem reflects on the mystery of being and what it means to live."
  3. conjunction Given that; since (used to introduce a reason).
    "Being that it was raining, we stayed indoors."
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being in a sentence

  • Every human being deserves basic dignity.
  • Scientists wonder whether any living being could survive on that planet.
  • The poem reflects on the mystery of being and what it means to live.
  • He lay awake wondering about being, and why anything exists at all.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "being" in German?
"being" in German is Wesen, Geschöpf, Dasein. being means: A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."
How do you use "being" in a sentence?
Example: "Every human being deserves basic dignity." In German, "being" is Wesen, Geschöpf, Dasein.
Are there other ways to say "being" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "being": Wesen, Geschöpf, Dasein, Sein.
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