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exist in German

exist in German is existieren, bestehen — exist means to be real; to have actual being.

exist in German

existieren
verb
(intransitive, stative) to be; have existence; have being or reality
bestehen
verb
(intransitive, stative) to be; have existence; have being or reality

What does "exist" mean?

  1. verb To be real; to have actual being.
    "Dragons do not exist, but children still love stories about them."
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exist in a sentence

  • Dragons do not exist, but children still love stories about them.
  • Scientists still debate whether life exists elsewhere in the universe.

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What is "exist" in German?
"exist" in German is existieren, bestehen. exist means: To be real; to have actual being.
How do you use "exist" in a sentence?
Example: "Dragons do not exist, but children still love stories about them." In German, "exist" is existieren, bestehen.
Are there other ways to say "exist" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "exist": existieren, bestehen.
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