Nachstehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nachstehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to be inferior to", "to be second to" or "to lag behind".

Essential properties of "nachstehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: nachstehen
Simple past: stand nach
Participle: nachgestanden

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 "nachstehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Not inferior, on par in quality or skill"

Definition: "Not to be inferior or to be on par in quality or skill."
Translation(s): to be inferior to, to be second to, to lag behind, to be on par with
Synonym(s): gleichkommen, ebenbürtig sein
Antonym(s): übertreffen, überlegen sein
Related word(s): gleichwertig, vergleichbar

📝 Some usage examples:

In Sachen Qualität steht dieses Produkt dem anderen nicht nach.In terms of quality, this product is not inferior to the other.
Er steht seinen Kollegen in nichts nach.He is second to none among his colleagues.
Das neue Modell steht dem alten in Leistung nicht nach.The new model is not inferior to the old one in performance.

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