English–German

“exist” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʃteːən/

Example

Es besteht ein Problem.

There is a problem.

Illustration for bestehen (exist)

How to say “exist” in German

“Exist” in German is bestehen.

A structure stays standing, holds together from its parts, and remains firm when tested.

Full entry for bestehen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bestehen

Zweifel bestehen an der Methode.

Doubts exist about the method.

Tips for using bestehen

  • With a direct object, eine Prüfung bestehen means pass an exam, while bestehen aus takes aus plus the dative.

Other German words for “exist”

Das Ergebnis liegt bereits vor.

The result already exists.

In der Stadt existiert ein Problem.

A problem exists in the city.

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