das Fortbestehen
Translation
continued existence, survival, persistence
Examples
Das Fortbestehen der Firma ist gesichert.
The company's continued existence is secured.
Die Frage des Fortbestehens ist unklar.
The question of its continued existence is unclear.
Grammar Patterns
das Fortbestehen ((of sth.gen)) [noun] the continued existence (of sth.) Das Fortbestehen der Tradition ist wichtig.
Similar Words
die Existenz (existence), das Überleben (survival), die Dauer (duration).
Etymology
From 'fort-' (onward, forth) + 'bestehen' (to exist). Literally 'to exist onward'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something 'existing' (bestehen) and moving 'forth' (fort) through time, which means its continued existence.