Sein

Definitions of Sein
  1. noun
    the state or fact of existing
    synonyms: Dasein, Existenz, Vorhandensein
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    Lebensgestaltung
    the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living
    Leben
    the condition of living or the state of being alive
    Wahrheit
    conformity to reality or actuality
    Potential, Potenzial
    the inherent capacity for coming into being
    Chance, Gelegenheit, Möglichkeit
    a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
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    Zustand
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
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