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Wesensart

nature, character, disposition

noun VAY-zens-art Rare
Mind & Emotions Personality

Also means

inherent temperament

Usage Note

Wesensart refers to someone's fundamental nature or characteristic way of being. Unlike Charakter, it stresses what is innate rather than developed — Es liegt in seiner Wesensart, anderen zu helfen = it is in his nature to help others.

Examples

"Ihre Wesensart ist geprägt von Ruhe und Ausgeglichenheit."

Natural Translation

Her nature is characterised by calm and balance.

Literal Translation

Her nature is shaped by calm and balance.

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