die Erscheinung
Translation
appearance, phenomenon, apparition, publication
Examples
Sie hat eine elegante Erscheinung.
She has an elegant appearance.
Das ist eine seltene natürliche Erscheinung.
This is a rare natural phenomenon.
Die Erscheinung des Buches wird erwartet.
The publication of the book is awaited.
Grammar Patterns
in Erscheinung treten to appear, to emerge A new trend has emerged.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aussehen, Phänomen; Antonyms: Verschwinden (disappearance)
Etymology
From the verb 'erscheinen' (to appear). 'er-' (prefix for beginning/completion) + 'scheinen' (to shine, seem). Thus, something that has appeared.
Memory Tips
Think of 'er-' + 'Schein' (shine/appearance) as something that 'shines forth' or comes into view.