This is the 7264th most frequent Dutch word.
besta
"Besta" is not a standalone Dutch word; it might be a typo or misheard term.
In this sentence, 'bestaat' is used to indicate the existence or long-standing presence of something.
De oude kerk bestaat al meer dan tweehonderd jaar.
The old church has existed for more than two hundred years.
Here, 'bestaat' conveys the concept of there being space or capacity for something within a system or condition.
In een democratie bestaat er ruimte voor vrijheid van meningsuiting.
In a democracy, there is room for freedom of expression.
In this example, 'bestaat' is used to inquire about the contents present or existing in a container relative to other items.