NOUN
Bestand/bəˈʃtant/stock; inventory; existence
Bestand is a German noun that means stock, inventory, or existence. It is pronounced /bəˈʃtant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Bestände".
Definitions
1.the total amount or quantity of goods or assets available(economics, business)
a.inventory of goods
Der Bestand im Lager muss regelmäßig überprüft werden.—The inventory in the warehouse must be checked regularly.
2.the continued existence of something; survival(general)
a.survival or continued presence
Der Erhalt des Bestands der bedrohten Tierart ist wichtig.—The preservation of the population of the endangered species is important.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Bestand | die Bestände |
| Genitive | des Bestandes | der Bestände |
| Dative | dem Bestand | den Beständen |
| Accusative | den Bestand | die Bestände |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bestand" mean in English?
- "Bestand" means stock, inventory, or existence. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bestand"?
- "Bestand" is pronounced /bəˈʃtant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bestand" der, die, or das?
- "Bestand" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Bestand"?
- The plural of "Bestand" is "Bestände".
- What part of speech is "Bestand"?
- "Bestand" is a noun in German.
