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Herumstehen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Herumstehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "stand around", "loiter" or "hang around".
Essential properties of "herumstehen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: herumstehen
- Simple past: stand herum
- Participle: herumgestanden
irregularseparableintransitive
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 "herumstehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To stand around idly"
- Definition: "To stand around doing nothing, often in a group."
- Translation(s): stand around, loiter, hang around
- Synonym(s): stehen, herumlungern
- Antonym(s): sitzen, liegen
- Related word(s): herumgehen, herumfahren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Kinder stehen auf dem Schulhof herum und reden.
- Er steht oft in der Küche herum, ohne zu helfen.
- Viele Leute stehen auf der Party herum und trinken.
2.) "Objects standing around untidily"
- Definition: "Objects placed without order, taking up space."
- Translation(s): stand around, be scattered, be lying around
- Synonym(s): herumliegen, verstreut sein
- Antonym(s): aufgeräumt sein, geordnet sein
- Related word(s): herumliegen, herumräumen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Überall stehen leere Flaschen herum.
- In der Garage stehen viele alte Möbel herum.
- Im Büro stehen Papiere und Akten herum.