This is the 2262nd most frequent German word.
gegenwart
The German word "Gegenwart" means "presence" or "the present time."
This usage emphasizes 'Gegenwart' as the current moment as opposed to the past.
Er lebt in der Gegenwart und kümmert sich nicht um die Vergangenheit.
He lives in the present and does not worry about the past.
In this context, 'Gegenwart' means physical presence or being present in a location.
Die Gegenwart des Künstlers in der Galerie überraschte die Besucher.
The presence of the artist in the gallery surprised the visitors.
Here, 'Gegenwart' refers to the present time or the current moment.