Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

die Existenz

Translation (Übersetzung) existence
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ɛksɪsˈtɛnts]
B2
Nouns
Intermediate
Formal
Tags (Tags)
formal noun abstract academic philosophy
A philosophical and formal term for existence or being. Often used in abstract, academic, or serious contexts. Can refer to physical existence, livelihood, or the state of being.

Existenz - German Nouns - Existenz Meaning - Existenz Translation - Existenz Nouns Examples

Existenz is a German Nouns

Learn Existenz meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Existenz is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Existenz Examples (Beispiele) in English

Existenz examples with English translations. See how to use Existenz in sentences. Existenz example sentences in English below.

Die Existenz von außerirdischem Leben ist noch nicht bewiesen.
The existence of extraterrestrial life has not yet been proven.
Scientific discussion
Er kämpft um seine Existenz als freier Künstler.
He is fighting for his existence as a freelance artist.
Career/livelihood
Die Frage nach dem Sinn der menschlichen Existenz beschäftigt Philosophen seit Jahrhunderten.
The question about the meaning of human existence has occupied philosophers for centuries.
Philosophical discussion

Existenz Word Family - Existenz Related Words - Existenz Family Members

Existenz Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Existenz word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Existenz family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Existenz related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
existieren
Meaning: to exist
Tense: infinitive
Example: existieren → Existenz
Verb
related adjective (verwandtes Adjektiv)
existent
Meaning: existent
Example: existent → Existenz
Adjective
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Existenzialismus
Meaning: existentialism
Example: Existenz → Existenzialismus
Noun

Existenz Usage - Existenz Collocations - Existenz Idioms - Existenz Synonyms - Existenz Antonyms

Existenz Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Existenz Collocations (Kollokationen)

Existenz collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Existenz word combinations and how to use Existenz with other words naturally.

die menschliche Existenz
human existence
High frequency
die Existenz Gottes
the existence of God
Medium frequency
seine Existenz sichern
to secure one's livelihood
High frequency
die Existenz von etwas beweisen
to prove the existence of something
Medium frequency
eine bedrohte Existenz
a threatened existence/livelihood
Medium frequency
die bloße Existenz
mere existence
Low frequency

Existenz Idioms (Redewendungen)

Existenz idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Existenz with meanings and explanations. Master Existenz expressions used in everyday German.

um die Existenz kämpfen
to fight for survival
To struggle to maintain one's livelihood or basic existence
eine Existenz aufbauen
to build a life/existence
To establish a stable life, career, or livelihood
in Frage stellen
to call into question
To doubt or challenge the validity or existence of something

Existenz Synonyms (Synonyme)

Existenz synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Existenz and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Existenz similar words and their usage.

Dasein
Meaning: existence, being
High similarity
Leben
Meaning: life
Medium similarity
Vorhandensein
Meaning: presence, existence
Medium similarity
Sein
Meaning: being, existence
High similarity

Existenz Antonyms (Antonyme)

Existenz antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Existenz. Discover Existenz opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Nichtexistenz
Meaning: non-existence
Vernichtung
Meaning: annihilation, destruction
Abwesenheit
Meaning: absence

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Existenz Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Existenz semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Existenz. Explore Existenz related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Existenz contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Leben Dasein Sein Wirklichkeit Realität Überleben Vorhandensein

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