Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The state of not being at a place where one is expected.
Natural examples
Die Lehrerin bemerkt die Abwesenheit des Schülers.
The teacher notices the pupil’s absence.
Gieß bitte in meiner Abwesenheit die Pflanzen.
Please water the plants while I am away.
Seine Abwesenheit wurde vorher erklärt.
His absence was explained in advance.
Usage note
In meiner Abwesenheit means while I am away. Separate periods of absence can be called Abwesenheiten.
Mini-lesson: Abwesenheit
The state of not being at a place where one is expected. In meiner Abwesenheit means while I am away. Separate periods of absence can be called Abwesenheiten.
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