bei|wohnen
Translation
to attend, to be present at, to witness
Examples
Er wohnte der Zeremonie bei.
He attended the ceremony.
Es ist eine Ehre, diesem Ereignis beizuwohnen.
It is an honour to be present at this event.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.dat)) to attend (sth.) Er wohnte der Konferenz bei.
Similar Words
Synonyms: teilnehmen an, anwesend sein bei
Etymology
From 'bei-' (at, by, with) and 'wohnen' (to reside, live). Literally 'to reside by' or 'to be with' an event.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'by' (bei) an event, as if you are 'living' (wohnen) through that moment with it.