adjective

existierend

exist

The German word "existierend" is the present participle of the verb "existieren", meaning "existing" or "currently in existence".

  • Existieren comes from Latin "existere", meaning to exist or to be.
  • "existierend" describes something that is real, present, or currently found.

Similar words:

  • vorhanden (available, present)
  • lebendig (alive)
  • wirklich (real, actual)

Differences:

  • "existierend" emphasizes mere existence or presence.
  • "vorhanden" often refers to availability or presence for use.
  • "lebendig" stresses being alive or animate.
  • "wirklich" focuses on something being real or factual.

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Examples

Das ist ein bereits existierendes Problem.adjective

That is an already existing problem.

Viele Lösungen bauen auf existierenden Ideen auf.adjective

Many solutions are based on existing ideas.

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