präsent
Translation
present, in attendance, vivid
Examples
Alle Mitglieder waren präsent.
All members were present.
Die Erinnerung ist noch sehr präsent.
The memory is still very vivid.
Du musst auf der Bühne präsenter sein.
You need to be more present on stage.
Grammar Patterns
sb./sth. is präsent (sb./sth.) is present All members were present.
sth. is ((sb.dat)) präsent (sth.) is vivid (to sb.) The memory is still very present to him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anwesend (in attendance), gegenwärtig (current); Antonyms: abwesend (absent)
Etymology
From Latin 'praesens' (being before one, at hand). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'present'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to 'present' in English. Just remember it can also mean 'vivid' for memories.