VERB

bevorstehen/bəˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃteːən/to be imminent; to be upcoming; to be pending

bevorstehen is a German verb that means to be imminent, to be upcoming, or to be pending. It is pronounced /bəˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃteːən/.

Definitions

1.to be about to happen in the near future; to be imminent(temporal)

a.to be scheduled or expected soon

Die Prüfung steht nächste Woche bevor.The exam is coming up next week.

b.to be shortly impending (often something significant)

Eine wichtige Entscheidung steht bevor.An important decision is imminent.

Frequently asked questions

What does "bevorstehen" mean in English?
"bevorstehen" means to be imminent, to be upcoming, or to be pending. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "bevorstehen"?
"bevorstehen" is pronounced /bəˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃteːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "bevorstehen"?
"bevorstehen" is a verb in German.

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