bestaat

"Bestaat" is a Dutch verb that translates to "exists" or "is" in English. It is used to indicate the presence or reality of something. The verb "bestaat" is typically used in the third person singular form, such as "hij bestaat" (he exists) or "ze bestaat" (she exists). In the present tense, it is conjugated as "bestaat" for he/she/it, "bestaat" for you (singular), and "bestaan" for we/you (plural)/they. The past tense form is "bestond," and the past participle is "bestaan." The verb "bestaat" can also be used in a more metaphorical sense to mean "is valid" or "is true," as in "de regel bestaat" (the rule is valid). In Dutch, "bestaat" is a fundamental verb used in various contexts to describe the existence or reality of entities, concepts, or situations.