No. 212 in Afrikaans

bestaan

"Exist" or "existence."

In a sentence

Daar bestaan 'n groot versameling boeke in die biblioteek.
There exists a large collection of books in the library.
'bestaan' is used to indicate existence of something.
Die eksamen bestaan uit vyf vrae.
The exam consists of five questions.
'bestaan' is employed to describe the composition or elements of something.
Hulle bestaan van net die noodsaaklike finansiële hulp.
They subsist on only the essential financial aid.
'bestaan' is used to express subsistence or living from minimal resources.

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