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published
Describes a work (book, film, album, etc.) that has been published or released and is now available to the public.
Der neu erschienene Film lockt viele Besucher in die Kinos.
The newly released film is drawing many visitors to the cinemas.
present
Describes a person who has arrived at a certain place or attended an event.
Die zum Termin erschienenen Bewerber wurden einzeln aufgerufen.
The applicants who were present for the appointment were called in one by one.
'Erschienen' is the past participle of the verb 'erscheinen' (to appear / to be published). It is used like an adjective before a noun and must be declined accordingly.
Ich lese gerade den neu erschienenen Roman meiner Lieblingsautorin.
I am currently reading the newly published novel by my favorite author.
The verb 'erscheinen' (to appear / to be published) always forms its past tenses (e.g., the perfect tense) with the auxiliary verb 'sein' (to be), because it describes a change of state or movement. So it is 'ist erschienen' (has appeared / has been published), not 'hat erschienen'.
Das Magazin ist gestern erschienen.
The magazine was published yesterday.
The meaning of 'erschienen' (published / present) depends on the noun. If it refers to a work (book, film), it means 'published' or 'released'. If it refers to people (guests, participants), it means 'present' or 'in attendance'.
Der gerade erschienene Artikel sorgt für Diskussionen.
The article that has just been published is causing discussion.
When it comes to publications, 'erschienen' (published / released) is often combined with adverbs such as 'neu' (newly), 'kürzlich' (recently), or 'gerade' (just) to emphasize that the work is current.
Das kürzlich erschienene Album stürmt die Charts.
The recently released album is storming the charts.
present
Anwesend describes the state of a person being at a place. Erschienen, by contrast, emphasizes that the person actually came there or attended an event. Anwesend is appropriate for being present during an appointment; erschienen is appropriate when the fact that someone came is the focus.
Trotz des starken Regens waren fast alle eingeladenen Gäste zur Feier erschienen.
Despite the heavy rain, almost all the invited guests showed up for the celebration.
Während der gesamten Feier waren fast alle eingeladenen Gäste anwesend.
Almost all the invited guests were present throughout the entire celebration.
