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essence in German

essence in German is Wesen, Essenz, Extrakt — essence means the most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.

essence in German

Wesen
noun
Essenz
noun
Essenz
noun
A significant feature of something.
Wesen
noun
A significant feature of something.
Essenz
noun
The concentrated form of a plant or drug obtained through a distillation process.
Extrakt
noun
The concentrated form of a plant or drug obtained through a distillation process.
Essenz
noun
Fragrance, a perfume.
Parfüm
noun
Fragrance, a perfume.

What does "essence" mean?

  1. noun The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.
    "Curiosity is the essence of good science, and it drives every discovery."
  2. noun A concentrated liquid extracted from a plant, used for flavoring or fragrance.
    "A little almond essence gives the biscuits a sweet, nutty smell."
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essence in a sentence

  • Curiosity is the essence of good science, and it drives every discovery.
  • Kindness is the essence of her character.
  • A little almond essence gives the biscuits a sweet, nutty smell.
  • She dabbed lavender essence on her pillow to help her sleep.

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What is "essence" in German?
"essence" in German is Wesen, Essenz, Extrakt. essence means: The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.
How do you use "essence" in a sentence?
Example: "Curiosity is the essence of good science, and it drives every discovery." In German, "essence" is Wesen, Essenz, Extrakt.
Are there other ways to say "essence" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "essence": Wesen, Essenz, Extrakt, Parfüm.
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