VERB
existieren/ˌɛksɪsˈtiːʁən/to exist
existieren is a German verb that means to exist. It is pronounced /ˌɛksɪsˈtiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "existierte" and the past participle is "existiert".
Definitions
1.to have reality or be present; to exist(general)
a.to be present in reality
Diese Spezies existiert seit Millionen von Jahren.—This species has existed for millions of years.
b.to be possible or available
Eine solche Möglichkeit existiert nicht.—Such a possibility does not exist.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | existieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | existiere |
| Present (du) | existierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | existiert |
| Preterite (ich) | existierte |
| Participle II | existiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | existierte |
| Imperative (singular) | existiere |
| Imperative (plural) | existiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "existieren" mean in English?
- "existieren" means to exist. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "existieren"?
- "existieren" is pronounced /ˌɛksɪsˈtiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "existieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "existieren" is "existiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "existieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "existieren" becomes "existierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "existieren"?
- "existieren" is a verb in German.
