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existieren

/ɛksɪsˈtiːʁən/
verb★Intermediate— to exist
general

To have objective reality or physical presence; to be real or present in a certain place or time.

Gott existiert in vielen Religionen.

God exists in many religions.

Diese Art von Tier existiert nur in diesem Gebiet.

This type of animal only exists in this area.

💡

Often used in philosophical, scientific, or religious contexts to discuss the reality of things.

Collocations

in der Natur existierento exist in naturein der Realität existierento exist in reality

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💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'existieren' for philosophical or scientific discussions, but 'sein' for everyday contexts.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'existere' (to stand out, emerge), combining 'ex-' (out) and 'sistere' (to stand).

📝Usage Notes

In German, 'existieren' is often used in more formal or abstract contexts, while 'sein' is more common for everyday existence.

Word Breakdown

ex-
out
prefix
+
-istieren
to stand
root
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