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Bestehen
/bəˈʃteːən/
to pass (an exam, test, or challenge)
Ich hoffe, ich bestehe die Prüfung.
I hope I pass the exam.
general
To pass a test, exam, or challenge successfully.
Sie hat die Führerscheinprüfung bestanden.
She passed the driving test.
Commonly used in educational and professional contexts.
general
To endure or withstand something difficult.
Die Beziehung bestand viele Jahre.
The relationship endured for many years.
Used metaphorically to describe persistence.
Collocations
eine Prüfung bestehento pass an exameinen Test bestehento pass a testeinen Widerstand bestehento withstand resistance
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Common Usage
'Bestehen' is frequently used in academic and professional contexts to describe passing exams or challenges.
Gold Rule
Formal Context
In formal contexts, 'bestehen' is often used to describe passing exams or meeting requirements.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'bestehen', from 'be-' (intensive prefix) + 'stehen' (to stand).
Usage Notes
The verb 'bestehen' is often used in formal contexts, especially in education and professional settings. It can also be used metaphorically to describe endurance.
Word Breakdown
be-
intensive prefix
prefixstehen
to stand
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