sein Unwesen treiben

Based on: Wesen
Phrase
1.

do mischief

("Unwesen" is pretty much only used in this phrasing)
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Examples
  • Seit Tagen treiben Jugendliche am Bahnhof ihr Unwesen.
  • For days, some youths have been causing trouble at the train station.

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Word of the Day – “das Wesen”

A fascinating, almost philosophical look at the meaning and origin of "das Wesen" and an insight into what being has to do essence and absence :).

Vocab: das Wesen, das Lebewesen, wesentlich, abwesend, anwesend, das Unwesen

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How many meanings does the German word 'sein Unwesen treiben' have?

sein Unwesen treiben has 1 distinct meaning: 1. do mischief.

What is 'sein Unwesen treiben' related to?

The word 'sein Unwesen treiben' is related to Wesen.

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Word of the Day – “das Wesen”
A fascinating, almost philosophical look at the meaning and origin of "das Wesen" and an insight into what being has to do essence and absence :).
Vocab: das Wesen, das Lebewesen, wesentlich, abwesend, anwesend, das Unwesen
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