German VERB B2 Rank 13837

bevorstehen

to be imminent

bevorstehen – stand bevor – hat bevorgestanden

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry bevorstehen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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bevorstehen vs drohen

to threaten

Drohen and bevorstehen can both refer to a negative event in the near future. Bevorstehen only describes that it will happen soon, whereas drohen additionally emphasizes the danger or feared possibility. Bevorstehen is appropriate for a neutral reference to time; drohen adds a warning or negative evaluation.

Visual example for drohen
bevorstehen

Wegen der dunklen Wolken steht der Stadt ein schweres Unwetter bevor.

Because of the dark clouds, a severe storm is imminent for the city.

drohen

Wegen der dunklen Wolken droht der Stadt ein schweres Unwetter.

Because of the dark clouds, the city is threatened by a severe storm.

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