This is the 4039th most frequent German word.
wesen
"Wesen" in English means "being," "creature," "essence," or "nature," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'Wesen' refers to the underlying nature or essence of humans, illustrating abstract or philosophical usage.
Das Wesen des Menschen ist seine Fähigkeit zu denken.
The essence of humans is their ability to think.
Here, 'Wesen' means 'creature' and is used to denote an unidentified or unusual being.
Ein fremdes Wesen wurde im Wald entdeckt.
A strange creature was discovered in the forest.
In this context, 'Wesen' refers to someone's character or disposition, emphasizing personal traits.