No. 919 in German
bestehende
"Existing" or "current."
In a sentence
Die bestehenden Probleme müssen gelöst werden.
The existing problems must be solved.
The word 'bestehende' describes the problems that currently exist.
Wir werden die bestehenden Regeln befolgen.
We will follow the existing rules.
The word 'bestehende' refers to the rules that are currently in place.
Es ist wichtig, die bestehenden Strukturen zu überdenken.
It is important to reconsider the existing structures.
The word 'bestehende' qualifies the structures, stating they are already established.
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