Stehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Stehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to stand", "to be" or "to be located".

Essential properties of "stehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: stehen
Simple past: stand
Participle: gestanden

irregularintransitive

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 "stehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be in a standing position"

Definition: "To be on one's feet or in an upright position."
Translation(s): to stand
Synonym(s): aufrecht sein, aufstehen
Antonym(s): sitzen, liegen
Related word(s): stehenbleiben, aufstehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er steht vor dem Gebäude.He stands in front of the building.
Die Kinder stehen in einer Reihe.The children stand in a row.
Der Baum steht im Garten.The tree stands in the garden.

2.) "To be located or situated"

Definition: "To be located in a specific place."
Translation(s): to be, to be located, to stand
Synonym(s): sich befinden, liegen
Antonym(s): gehen
Related word(s): stehenbleiben, Parken

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Auto steht vor der Tür.The car is in front of the door.
Das Haus steht am Ende der Straße.The house is at the end of the street.
Die Kirche steht auf dem Hügel.The church stands on the hill.

3.) "To be written or stated"

Definition: "To be mentioned or written."
Translation(s): to be written, to be stated, to say
Synonym(s): geschrieben sein, erwähnt werden
Related word(s): schreiben, lesen

📝 Some usage examples:

Es steht in der Zeitung.It says in the newspaper.
In dem Brief steht, dass er bald kommt.The letter says that he will come soon.
Auf dem Schild steht sein Name.His name is on the sign.

4.) "To uphold or stand by one's opinion/decision"

Definition: "To stand firm in an opinion or decision."
Translation(s): to stand by, to uphold, to stick to
Synonym(s): festhalten, beharren
Antonym(s): zweifeln
Related word(s): bleiben, bestehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er steht zu seiner Meinung.He stands by his opinion.
Sie steht zu ihrem Wort.She stands by her word.
Wir stehen zu unserer Entscheidung.We stand by our decision.

5.) "To be without a job"

Definition: "To be unemployed."
Translation(s): to be unemployed, to be out of work
Synonym(s): arbeitslos sein, ohne Beschäftigung sein
Antonym(s): arbeiten
Related word(s): arbeitslos, Stellenangebot

📝 Some usage examples:

Er steht seit drei Monaten.He has been unemployed for three months.
Viele Menschen stehen wegen der Krise.Many people are unemployed because of the crisis.
Ich stehe seit letztem Jahr.I have been unemployed since last year.

6.) "To suit or look good on someone"

Definition: "To be suitable or flattering to someone (clothing, style)."
Translation(s): to suit, to look good on, to become
Synonym(s): passen, kleiden
Antonym(s): missfallen
Related word(s): anziehen, tragen

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Kleid steht dir gut.That dress suits you well.
Diese Farbe steht ihm nicht.This color doesn't suit him.
Der Hut steht ihr ausgezeichnet.The hat suits her perfectly.

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