German word

bestehend

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʃteːənt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexisting

Example

Die bestehende Software muss aktualisiert werden.

The existing software must be updated.

Illustration for bestehend (existing)

More examples

Haben Sie eine bestehende Buchung?

Do you have an existing booking?

Core concept

A current framework already in place, such as software, an agreement, or a legal provision.

Common phrases

  • bestehende Buchung

    existing booking

  • bestehende Bestellung

    existing order

Similar words

vorhanden: Present nearby and available for use or inspection.
aktuell: Important or receiving attention at the present time.
existent: Actually existing, in a formal and precise sense.

Definition in German

Beschreibt, dass etwas gegenwärtig existiert oder noch Gültigkeit hat, besonders bei Dokumenten und Regelungen.

Word origin

The word is the present participle of bestehen, formed with the prefix be- and the verb stehen, whose older sense is connected with standing.

Usage tips

  • The related verb changes meaning with its complement: bestehen aus means consist of, while bestehen auf means insist on.

Other meanings

  • currentadjective
  • extantadjective

Opposites

  • neunewadjective

Related words

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