das Gemeinwesen
Translation
community, commonwealth, polity
Examples
Er engagiert sich für das Gemeinwesen.
He is involved in the community.
Ein funktionierendes Gemeinwesen braucht Regeln.
A functioning community needs rules.
Diese Arbeit dient dem Gemeinwesen.
This work serves the commonwealth.
Grammar Patterns
to be involved in ((the community)) to be involved in the community He is voluntarily involved in the community.
to serve ((the community)) to serve the community His work serves the community.
Similar Words
Gemeinde, Kommune, Gesellschaft, Gemeinschaft
Etymology
Composed of 'gemein' (common) and 'Wesen' (being, entity). A 'common being' or system.
Memory Tips
Imagine it as the essential 'being' ('Wesen') of a 'common' ('gemein') group of people, i.e., the community.