Sentence examples of "weren't" in English with translation "bestehen"

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What is holding things up? Worin besteht das Problem?
What is it made of? Woraus besteht es?
This table is made of wood. Dieser Tisch besteht aus Holz.
There is a scandal about him. Es besteht über ihn ein Skandal.
The chimney is made of brick. Der Schornstein besteht aus Ziegelsteinen.
The cup is made of gold. Der Kelch besteht aus Gold.
The bridge is built of wood. Die Brücke besteht aus Holz.
There is little chance of success. Es bestehen wenig Chancen auf Erfolg.
Jane insisted that she was right. Jane bestand darauf, dass sie Recht hätte.
They insisted on the criminal being punished. Sie bestanden darauf, dass der Verbrecher bestraft wird.
A molecule is made up of atoms. Ein Molekül besteht aus Atomen.
There is a great demand for gasoline. Es besteht ein großer Bedarf an Benzin.
A team is composed of eleven players. Ein Team besteht aus elf Spielern.
America is made up of 50 states. Amerika besteht aus fünfzig Staaten.
There is an urgent need for donations. Es besteht dringender Bedarf an Spenden.
There is no doubt about his honesty. Es besteht kein Zweifel an seiner Ehrlichkeit.
There is a great demand for petrol. Es besteht ein großer Bedarf an Benzin.
Her work is to wash the dishes. Ihre Arbeit besteht darin, das Geschirr zu spülen.
Their job is to wash the cars. Ihre Arbeit besteht aus Autowaschen.
There is an urgent need for money. Es besteht dringender Bedarf an Geld.
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