bəˈʃteːən
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Translation
to exist, persist; to consist (of); to pass (an exam)
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Word origin
From be- plus stehen ('to stand'), literally 'to stand firm' - hence both 'to persist' and 'to pass a test'.
- Origin
- German
- Root
- stehen
Grammar
Examples
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This company has existed for a hundred years already.
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The exam consists of three parts.
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Did he pass the exam?
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 6: Words 941-950.