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Wesen.

creature, being

5 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈveːzən/[ˈveːzn̩]Germany/ˈveːsən/[ˈveːsn̩]Austria

  1. creature, being

    neuter · strong
    In der Tiefsee hat man seltsame Wesen entdeckt.

  2. essence, substance

    neuter · strong

  3. character

    neuter · strong
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German wësen, from Old High German wesan (verb).

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