NOUN
dasBestehen/bəˈʃteːən/existence; passing (of an exam)
Bestehen is a German noun that means existence or passing (of an exam). It is pronounced /bəˈʃteːən/.
Definitions
1.the act of existing; state of being(general)
a.state of continued existence, survival
Das Bestehen des Unternehmens hängt von den Einnahmen ab.—The existence of the company depends on the revenue.
2.successful completion; passing (an exam, test, etc.)(education, exams)
a.the fact of passing an exam
Sein Bestehen der Prüfung hat ihn sehr gefreut.—He was very pleased about passing the exam.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | — | die - |
| Genitive | — | — |
| Dative | — | — |
| Accusative | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bestehen" mean in English?
- "Bestehen" means existence or passing (of an exam). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bestehen"?
- "Bestehen" is pronounced /bəˈʃteːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Bestehen"?
- "Bestehen" is a noun in German.
