Existieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Existieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "exist", "be" or "be real".

Essential properties of "existieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: existieren
  • Simple past: existierte
  • Participle: existiert

See full conjugation of existieren

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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 "existieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To have real existence; to be or exist in reality"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Viele Menschen glauben, dass Geister existieren.Many people believe that ghosts exist.
  2. Diese Probleme existieren schon seit Jahren.These problems have existed for years.
  3. Kann man beweisen, dass Außerirdische existieren?Can one prove that aliens exist?

2.) "To subsist, stay alive or in operation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Viele kleine Unternehmen können kaum noch existieren.Many small businesses can barely exist anymore.
  2. Wie konnten Dinosaurier so lange existieren?How could dinosaurs exist for so long?
  3. Ohne Wasser kann kein Leben existieren.Without water, no life can exist.
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