das Anwesen
Translation
estate, property, residence, presence
Examples
Sie besitzen ein großes Anwesen am See.
They own a large estate by the lake.
Sein Anwesen bei der Konferenz war wichtig.
His presence at the conference was important.
Grammar Patterns
to own an estate ((sth.)) to own an estate They own a large estate by the lake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grundstück, Besitz (property); Anwesenheit, Gegenwart (presence); Antonyms: Abwesenheit (absence)
Etymology
From an- ('at, on') + Wesen ('being, essence'). Literally 'a being at' a place, which can mean presence or the property where one is present.
Memory Tips
Think of a grand 'residence' where someone 'is' (an-wesen). The word contains the idea of being present at a place.