NOUN

Bestehen/bəˈʃteːən/existence; passing (of an exam)

Bestehen is a German noun that means existence or passing (of an exam). It is pronounced /bəˈʃteːən/.

Definitions

1.the act of existing; state of being(general)

a.state of continued existence, survival

Das Bestehen des Unternehmens hängt von den Einnahmen ab.The existence of the company depends on the revenue.

2.successful completion; passing (an exam, test, etc.)(education, exams)

a.the fact of passing an exam

Sein Bestehen der Prüfung hat ihn sehr gefreut.He was very pleased about passing the exam.

Declension

Genderneuter

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Bestehen" mean in English?
"Bestehen" means existence or passing (of an exam). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Bestehen"?
"Bestehen" is pronounced /bəˈʃteːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Bestehen"?
"Bestehen" is a noun in German.

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