Bestehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bestehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to exist", "to be" or "to persist".

Essential properties of "bestehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: bestehen
Simple past: bestand
Participle: bestanden

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bestehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To exist or persist"

Definition: "To exist, to be present, or to continue existing."
Translation(s): to exist, to be, to persist, to continue
Synonym(s): existieren, Vorhanden sein, da sein
Antonym(s): verschwinden
Related word(s): Existenz, Dasein

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Problem besteht schon seit Jahren.The problem has existed for years.
Diese Tradition besteht seit dem Mittelalter.This tradition has existed since the Middle Ages.
Die Gefahr besteht weiterhin.The danger still exists.

2.) "To pass (an exam/test)"

Definition: "To pass or succeed in an exam or test."
Translation(s): to pass, to succeed, to overcome
Synonym(s): durchkommen, schaffen
Antonym(s): durchfallen
Related word(s): Prüfung, Test

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie hat die Prüfung mit Auszeichnung bestanden.She passed the exam with distinction.
Er hofft, den Führerscheintest zu bestehen.He hopes to pass the driving test.
Wir müssen diese Herausforderung bestehen.We must overcome this challenge.

3.) "To insist on something"

Definition: "To insist on something or to stand firm on an opinion or decision."
Translation(s): to insist, to demand, to stand firm
Synonym(s): beharren, darauf bestehen
Related word(s): Beharrlichkeit, Hartnäckigkeit

📝 Some usage examples:

Er besteht darauf, dass wir sofort abreisen.He insists that we leave immediately.
Sie bestand auf ihrem Recht.She insisted on her right.
Warum bestehst du auf dieser Entscheidung?Why do you insist on this decision?

4.) "To consist of"

Definition: "To be composed or formed by certain elements."
Translation(s): to consist of, to be composed of, to be made up of
Synonym(s): sich zusammensetzen aus, sich ergeben aus
Related word(s): Zusammensetzung, Bestandteil

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Team besteht aus fünf Mitgliedern.The team consists of five members.
Woraus besteht diese Legierung?What does this alloy consist of?
Die Prüfung besteht aus einem schriftlichen und einem mündlichen Teil.The exam consists of a written and an oral part.

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