# bestanden

bestanden is a German adjective meaning “covered in plants”.

## Meanings

1. covered in plants; overgrown
2. _Switzerland_ of advanced age; elderly

## Examples

- Tom hat die Prüfung mit Bravour bestanden. — Tom passed the exam with flying colors.
- Viele Schüler haben die Prüfung nicht bestanden. — Many pupils didn't pass the exam.
- Sie hat die Prüfung mit Spitzenleistungen bestanden. — She got the top mark in the exam.
- Er hoffte, dass er bestanden hatte. — He hoped he had passed.
- Er hat die Prüfung bestimmt bestanden. — He's definitely passed the exam.

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