German Conversation · Level 10
89 words
German word
existieren
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌɛksɪsˈtiːʁən/
Meaning
- verbexist
Example
In der Stadt existiert ein Problem.
A problem exists in the city.
More examples
Diese Lösung existiert nur theoretisch.
This solution exists only in theory.
Core concept
A thing or state remains real enough to persist, even when direct evidence or a visible body is absent.
Common phrases
nicht mehr existieren
no longer exist
nur theoretisch existieren
exist only in theory
seit langem existieren
have existed for a long time
Similar words
es gibt: Something is present in a particular place or situation.
sein: A person or thing is in a particular place or state.
leben: A person or animal is alive.
bestehen: An issue or matter genuinely exists.
Definition in German
In Wirklichkeit vorhanden sein, auch wenn nicht sinnlich wahrnehmbar.
Word origin
Existieren belongs to the learned family derived from Latin exsistere and entered German as a verb ending in -ieren.
Usage tips
- In the sense of managing on limited means, von wenig Geld existieren means "to live on little money," not simply "to be present."