VERB

bevorstehen/bəˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃteːən/to be imminent; to be upcoming; to be about to happen

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

Definitions

1.to be about to happen soon; to be impending or imminent(future events)

a.refers to an event or occurrence expected very soon

Eine wichtige Prüfung steht morgen bevor.An important exam is coming up tomorrow.

b.used about something anticipated or expected in the near future

Große Veränderungen stehen uns bevor.Major changes are imminent for us.

Frequently asked questions

What does "bevorstehen" mean in English?
"bevorstehen" means to be imminent, to be upcoming, or to be about to happen. 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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