das Anwesen
estate
A large property with one or more impressive buildings, such as a villa or country house.
EXAMPLE
Die Familie besitzt ein beeindruckendes Anwesen am See.
The family owns an impressive estate by the lake.
das Anwesen
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Word formation
The word 'Anwesen' (estate) is derived from the verb phrase 'anwesend sein' (to be present). So it describes a place where a usually wealthy person or family is permanently 'anwesend' (present), meaning they live there.
EXAMPLE
Der Eigentümer ist nur selten auf seinem Anwesen anwesend.
The owner is only rarely present on his estate.
Register and style
'Anwesen' (estate) is a word from an elevated register. It does not simply refer to a house with a garden, but always implies size, luxury, and wealth.
EXAMPLE
Sie verkauften ihr kleines Haus und kauften ein riesiges Anwesen auf dem Land.
They sold their small house and bought a huge estate in the countryside.
Typical collocations
Common adjectives used with 'Anwesen' (estate) emphasize its size and impressive character. Examples are 'ein herrschaftliches Anwesen' (a stately estate), 'ein weitläufiges Anwesen' (a sprawling estate), or 'ein prachtvolles Anwesen' (a magnificent estate).
EXAMPLE
Die Filmstars leben auf einem weitläufigen Anwesen in den Hügeln von Hollywood.
The movie stars live on a sprawling estate in the Hollywood Hills.
Compare with
Anwesen vs Grundstück
plot of land
For land with a house, Grundstück and Anwesen can both be appropriate. „Grundstück“ refers primarily to the defined area of land, while „Anwesen“ highlights the larger unit consisting of grounds and an impressive building. Use „Grundstück“ for the area of land and „Anwesen“ for the entire impressive property.
Anwesen
Das Anwesen neben dem Dorf umfasst eine Villa und einen großen Garten.
The estate next to the village includes a villa and a large garden.
Grundstück
Das Grundstück neben der Villa ist noch unbebaut.
The plot of land next to the villa is still undeveloped.
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