Anstehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anstehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to queue", "to stand in line" or "to wait in line".

Essential properties of "anstehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anstehen
  • Simple past: stand an
  • Participle: angestanden

See full conjugation of anstehen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anstehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To queue, to wait in line"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen anstehen, um Tickets zu kaufen.We have to queue to buy tickets.
  2. Vor dem Geschäft stehen viele Menschen an.Many people are queuing in front of the shop.
  3. Ich hasse es, lange anzustehen.I hate queuing for a long time.

2.) "To be imminent, to be upcoming"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Prüfungen stehen bald an.The exams are coming up soon.
  2. Es steht eine wichtige Entscheidung an.A major decision is pending.
  3. Der Urlaub steht schon an.The holiday is already imminent.

3.) "To be appropriate/suitable"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Dieses Verhalten steht dir nicht an.This behavior does not suit you.
  2. Es steht mir nicht an, darüber zu urteilen.It is not for me to judge that.
  3. So etwas steht einem Erwachsenen nicht an.Such a thing is not fitting for an adult.
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