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bestehend aus
consisting of
Describes the composition of something; says which parts something is made of or which elements it contains.
example
Das Komitee besteht aus fünf Mitgliedern.
The committee consists of five members.
bestehend
existing / consisting
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Word structure
The word 'bestehend' is the present participle of the verb 'bestehen' (to exist / to consist). It is used like an adjective to describe a state or quality.
EXAMPLE
Die bestehenden Regeln sind für alle verbindlich.
The existing rules are binding for everyone.
Fixed expression with 'aus'
In this meaning, 'bestehend' is almost always part of the fixed expression 'bestehend aus' (consisting of). The parts that something is composed of follow in the dative.
EXAMPLE
Das Team, bestehend aus Experten verschiedener Fachrichtungen, beginnt heute seine Arbeit.
The team, consisting of experts from various disciplines, begins its work today.
Use before a noun
When 'bestehend' means 'existierend' (existing), it stands directly before a noun and is declined like a normal adjective.
EXAMPLE
Der bestehende Vertrag muss verlängert werden.
The existing contract must be extended.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'existierend' (existing), 'bestehend' is often combined with abstract nouns such as 'Gesetze' (laws), 'Regeln' (rules), 'Strukturen' (structures), or 'Probleme' (problems).
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen die bestehenden Probleme analysieren, bevor wir eine Lösung finden.
We need to analyze the existing problems before we find a solution.
Compare with
bestehend vs neu
new
'neu' and 'bestehend' can form a contrast when talking about changes. 'neu' then means that something is being added or is different from before. 'bestehend' means that something is already present and continues to apply or be used. This difference is especially typical in work, planning, contracts, or rules. 'Eine neue Regel' (a new rule) is only just being introduced; 'eine bestehende Regel' (an existing rule) already exists.
bestehend
Zur Planung nutzt das Team zuerst die bestehenden Daten.
For the planning, the team first uses the existing data.
neu
Für mehr Sicherheit gibt es ab Montag eine neue Regel im Gebäude.
For greater safety, there will be a new rule in the building starting Monday.
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