VERB
bestehen/bəˈʃteːən/to pass (an exam); to exist; to consist (of)
bestehen is a German verb that means to pass (an exam), to exist, or to consist (of). It is pronounced /bəˈʃteːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bestand" and the past participle is "bestanden".
Definitions
1.to pass (an examination or test)(education, exams)
a.to successfully complete an exam or test
Er hat die Prüfung bestanden.—He passed the exam.
2.to exist; to persist(existence, persistence)
a.to be, to exist, or to last
Die Freundschaft besteht seit vielen Jahren.—The friendship has existed for many years.
3.to consist (of), to be made up (of)(composition, from parts)
a.to be composed of certain elements, used with 'aus'
Das Team besteht aus fünf Personen.—The team consists of five people.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bestehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bestehe |
| Present (du) | bestehst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | besteht |
| Preterite (ich) | bestand |
| Participle II | bestanden |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bestände |
| Imperative (singular) | besteh |
| Imperative (plural) | besteht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bestehen" mean in English?
- "bestehen" means to pass (an exam), to exist, or to consist (of). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bestehen"?
- "bestehen" is pronounced /bəˈʃteːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bestehen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bestehen" is "bestanden", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bestehen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bestehen" becomes "bestand" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bestehen"?
- "bestehen" is a verb in German.
