bestehen

B1 Verb

English Translation

to exist, to consist of, to pass (exam)

What does „bestehen" mean in English?

„bestehen" is a German verb meaning "to exist, to consist of, to pass (exam)" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Present

besteht

Past

bestand

Perfect

hat bestanden

Example Sentences

1

Das Modul Lesen besteht aus fünf Teilen.

The reading module consists of five parts.

2

Ich habe die Prüfung bestanden!

I passed the exam!

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

bestehen — to pass (an exam) Ehe — marriage es — it es — it stehen — to stand stehen — to stand stehen — to stand

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Bescheid geben/sagen

to let someone know