Bestaan
Example: Veel mensen geloven dat dromen echt kunnen bestaan.
Definition
"Bestaan" means to have actual being or to live in reality. It refers to the state of being present or alive, often used to express that something is real or can occur, such as in the phrase 'many people believe that dreams can really exist.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "bestaan" comes from Middle Dutch, combining the prefix 'be-' with 'staan,' which means 'to stand.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of 'standing by' or 'persisting,' evolving to mean 'to exist' or 'to be present.' Did you know? The word hints at the idea of standing firmly in reality.
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"Bestaan" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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