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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Meanings
bestehend
existing
Describes something that already exists or is present.
EXAMPLE
Die bestehenden Gesetze müssen dringend reformiert werden.
The existing laws urgently need to be reformed.
Usage tips
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 vorhanden
available / present
Both words can refer to something that is already there. “Vorhanden” emphasizes that it can be accessed, while “bestehend” highlights the contrast with something that would have to be newly created. Use “vorhanden” for usable data and “bestehend” for data that already exists and will be reused.
bestehend
Für den Bericht verwenden wir die bestehenden Daten statt neue zu sammeln.
For the report, we are using the existing data instead of collecting new data.
vorhanden
Für den Bericht sind bereits genügend Daten vorhanden.
There is already enough data available for the report.
In real life
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