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 exam, test, or challenge)(education/exams)

a.to successfully complete a test or exam

Er hat die Prüfung bestanden.He passed the exam.

2.to exist; to continue to exist(existence)

a.to persist or remain in existence

Die Firma besteht seit 50 Jahren.The company has existed for 50 years.

3.to consist (of something)(composition)

a.to be composed (of parts, materials, etc.)

Das Team besteht aus fünf Leuten.The team consists of five people.

Conjugation

Infinitivebestehen
Present (ich)bestehe
Present (du)bestehst
Present (er/sie/es)besteht
Preterite (ich)bestand
Participle IIbestanden
Konjunktiv II (ich)bestände
Imperative (singular)besteh
Imperative (plural)besteht
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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