No. 1,932 in German
bestand
"Bestand" in English means "inventory" or "stock," and it can also refer to "existence" or "continuity" depending on context.
In a sentence
Der Bestand an Büchern in der Bibliothek ist beeindruckend.
The inventory of books in the library is impressive.
The word 'Bestand' here refers to the 'inventory' or 'collection' in the sense of items in stock or available.
Die Firma bestand die schwierige Prüfung erfolgreich.
The company passed the difficult test successfully.
In this sentence, 'bestand' is the past tense of 'bestehen', meaning to pass or successfully complete something.
Das historische Gebäude bestand über Jahrhunderte hinweg.
The historic building endured through centuries.
Here, 'bestand' conveys the idea of persisting or enduring, showing resilience over a period.
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