seiend

being (present participle)

English translations

  1. 01

    being

  2. 02

    existent

  3. 03

    creature

Word details

German meaning
Existierend, vorhanden; in der Philosophie oft im Zusammenhang mit dem Sein verwendet.
English meaning
being, existing
Synonym
existent, bestehend
German example
Die Frage nach dem seienden ist eine zentrale Frage der Philosophie.
English example
The question of the being is a central question of philosophy.

Example sentences with “seiend”

  1. Da er krank seiend, kam er nicht. (Being ill, he didn't come.)

Frequently asked questions

Standard?

Very rare, avoid in daily speech.