This is the 212th most frequent Afrikaans word.
bestaan
"Exist" or "existence."
'bestaan' is used to indicate existence of something.
Daar bestaan 'n groot versameling boeke in die biblioteek.
There exists a large collection of books in the library.
'bestaan' is employed to describe the composition or elements of something.
Die eksamen bestaan uit vyf vrae.
The exam consists of five questions.
'bestaan' is used to express subsistence or living from minimal resources.