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to continue to exist
To continue to exist or persist; to remain in place despite possible difficulties or changes.
Obwohl sich vieles geändert hat, wird diese alte Tradition auch in Zukunft fortbestehen.
Although much has changed, this old tradition will continue to exist in the future.
'Fortbestehen' (to continue to exist) is a separable verb. The prefix 'fort-' comes at the end in a main clause. In the infinitive with 'zu', it is 'fortzubestehen' (to continue to exist).
Trotz der Kritik besteht der Plan fort.
Despite the criticism, the plan continues to exist.
This verb is usually used for abstract things. Typically, it is traditions, laws, problems, doubts, or organizations that 'fortbestehen' (continue to exist).
Die Zweifel an seiner Geschichte bestehen weiterhin fort.
The doubts about his story continue to exist.
'Fortbestehen' (to continue to exist) belongs more to written language or a formal style. It sounds more elevated and is used less often in everyday colloquial speech.
Die Frage ist, ob diese Regelung auch nach der Reform fortbestehen wird.
The question is whether this regulation will continue to exist after the reform as well.
to survive
For ideas and traditions, überleben and fortbestehen can both mean that something does not disappear. überleben often emphasizes that something remains despite a specific threat or major change. fortbestehen more neutrally refers to continuing to exist, even when difficulties are possible.
Die alte Tradition besteht in der Region seit vielen Generationen fort.
The old tradition has continued in the region for many generations.
Die alte Tradition hat selbst das jahrelange Verbot überlebt.
The old tradition survived even the years-long ban.
