being in German is das Wesen (noun).
- being, creature, essence
- Die Gesamtheit der Merkmale, die eine Sache oder Person ausmachen.
- Ein lebendes Geschöpf oder eine Gestalt.
- Das Treiben oder die Art und Weise, wie sich etwas abspielt.
Example:
- Ein fremdes Wesen.
- Das Wesen der Dinge.
- Sein ganzes Wesen änderte sich.
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