Nomen

der Bestand

Translation

stock, inventory, existence, continuance

Wir müssen den Bestand im Lager prüfen.

We have to check the stock in the warehouse.

Der Bestand dieser Tierart ist gefährdet.

The population of this animal species is endangered.

Diese Ehe hatte keinen langen Bestand.

This marriage did not last long.

((an+3)) stock of sth. The stock of spare parts is low.

((haben)) to last, endure Our friendship will endure.

Vorrat (supply), Inventar (inventory); Existenz (existence), Dauer (duration)

From the verb 'bestehen' (to exist, to consist of). It relates to the state of 'standing' (stehen), referring to what exists or is on hand.

Imagine what is 'standing' in a warehouse is the 'stock', and how long something 'stands' is its 'existence' or 'continuance'.