This is the 383rd most frequent German word.
besteht
"Besteht" means "exists," "consists," or "passes" depending on context.
Here, 'besteht' is used to mean 'consists in' or 'is composed of', contextualizing the problem's nature.
Das Problem besteht darin, dass wir nicht genug Zeit haben.
The problem consists in that we do not have enough time.
Here, 'besteht' is used in the expression 'bestehen auf', which means 'to insist on'.
Er besteht darauf, dass wir pünktlich auftauchen.
He insists that we show up on time.
Here, 'besteht' is used in the expression 'bestehen aus', which means 'to consist of' or 'to be made of', indicating material composition.