Noun
das Anwesen
Pronunciation: [ˈanˌveːzn̩]
property (piece of land with an owner)
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plural Anwesen
Meanings
Noun
- property (piece of land with an owner)
Example sentence
Ich weiß nicht, wie ich dieses große Anwesen managen soll.
I don't know how to manage that large estate.
Word forms
singular
das Anwesen
plural
die Anwesen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Anwesen
Accusativedas Anwesen
Dativedem Anwesen
Genitivedes Anwesens
Plural
Nominativedie Anwesen
Accusativedie Anwesen
Dativeden Anwesen
Genitiveder Anwesen
Usage
- ein großes Anwesen — Anwesen usually names a substantial property with land or buildings.
- Anwesen / anwesend — The property noun differs from the adjective meaning present.
Das alte Anwesen ist von einer hohen Mauer umgeben.
The old estate is surrounded by a high wall.