No. 13,484 in German
bevorstehen
"Bevorstehen" means "to be imminent" or "to be approaching."
In a sentence
Der Frühling steht bevor.
Spring is approaching.
In this sentence, 'bevorstehen' is used to express that an event or season, 'spring', is imminent or approaching.
Eine schwierige Prüfung steht bevor.
A difficult exam is impending.
Here, 'bevorstehen' indicates that an event, 'a difficult exam', is expected or about to happen in the near future.
Mir stehen große Veränderungen bevor.
I am facing great changes ahead.
This example uses 'bevorstehen' to denote that 'great changes' are anticipated or forthcoming, emphasizing a personal perspective.
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