weiter|bestehen
Translation
to continue to exist, to persist
Examples
Die Tradition wird weiterbestehen.
The tradition will continue to exist.
Trotz der Krise besteht die Firma weiter.
Despite the crisis, the company continues to exist.
Grammar Patterns
(intransitive) to continue to exist The old bridge continues to exist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: andauern (to last), fortbestehen (to persist); Antonyms: aufhören (to cease), verschwinden (to disappear)
Etymology
From the prefix 'weiter' (further, continue) + the verb 'bestehen' (to exist). Literally means 'to exist further'.
Memory Tips
This is also a separable verb. Think of 'existing' (bestehen) 'further' (weiter) into the future. Example: 'The company continues to exist.' (Die Firma besteht weiter.)