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presence
The state of being physically present at a particular place; being there.
Der Lehrer überprüfte die Anwesenheit der Schüler zu Beginn der Stunde.
The teacher checked the students' attendance at the beginning of the lesson.
presence
The detectable presence or occurrence of a substance, property, or phenomenon in a place.
Die Anwesenheit von Pestiziden im Gemüse ist besorgniserregend.
The presence of pesticides in the vegetables is concerning.
'Anwesenheit' (presence) is the noun related to the adjective 'anwesend' (present). Both words contain the old root 'wesen,' which means 'to be.' So 'An-wesen' literally means 'being there.'
Alle anwesenden Gäste waren von der Rede begeistert.
All the guests present were enthusiastic about the speech.
The formal phrase 'in Anwesenheit von jemandem' means 'while someone is present' and requires the dative. It is often used in official or legal contexts.
Der Vertrag wurde in Anwesenheit eines Notars unterschrieben.
The contract was signed in the presence of a notary.
In connection with people, 'Anwesenheit' (presence / attendance) is often used in fixed combinations. Examples are 'Anwesenheitspflicht' (mandatory attendance, at university), 'Anwesenheit überprüfen' (to check attendance), or doing something 'in jemandes Anwesenheit' (in someone's presence).
Für dieses Seminar besteht Anwesenheitspflicht.
Attendance is mandatory for this seminar.
In scientific or technical texts, 'Anwesenheit' (presence) describes the occurrence of a substance. Typical verbs used with it are 'nachweisen' (to detect/prove) or 'feststellen' (to determine/establish).
Im Wasser wurde die Anwesenheit von Bakterien nachgewiesen.
The presence of bacteria was detected in the water.
present / presence
Both words can express that a person is in the same place. Gegenwart is usually used in the phrase „in jemandes Gegenwart“ and emphasizes immediate personal proximity. Anwesenheit refers more freely and objectively to being there, for example at an event or during an inspection.
Die Anwesenheit der Ärztin bei der Untersuchung wurde dokumentiert.
The doctor's presence during the examination was documented.
In Gegenwart der Ärztin unterschrieb der Patient das Formular.
The patient signed the form in the doctor's presence.
