Zustehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zustehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to be entitled to", "to be due" or "to deserve".

Essential properties of "zustehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zustehen
  • Simple past: stand zu
  • Participle: zugestanden

See full conjugation of zustehen

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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 "zustehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be entitled to or deserve something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Mir steht eine Gehaltserhöhung zu.I am entitled to a salary increase.
  2. Dem Sieger steht eine Medaille zu.The winner is entitled to a medal.
  3. Ihnen steht eine Entschädigung zu.You are entitled to compensation.

2.) "To be appropriate or suitable for someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Diese Frisur steht dir gut zu.This hairstyle suits you well.
  2. Die Farbe steht ihr ausgezeichnet zu.The color suits her excellently.
  3. Der Anzug steht ihm sehr gut zu.The suit suits him very well.
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