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stand in Dutch

stand in Dutch is positie, standplaats, standpunt — stand means to be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.

stand in Dutch

positie
noun
A defensive position or effort.
standplaats
noun
A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.
standpunt
noun
A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.
sokkel
noun
A device to hold something upright or aloft.
staander
noun
A device to hold something upright or aloft.
statief
noun
A device to hold something upright or aloft.
bosschage
noun
A particular grove or other group of trees or shrubs.
stand
noun
A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.
kraam
noun
A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.
standplaats
noun
A designated spot where someone or something may stand or wait.
opstaan
verb
(intransitive) To rise to one’s feet; to stand up.
staan
verb
stellen
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition.
neerzetten
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition.
overeind
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition.
zetten
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition.
verdragen
verb
(intransitive, copulative, obsolete) To be in some particular state; to have essence or being; to be; to consist.
uitstaan
verb
(intransitive, copulative, obsolete) To be in some particular state; to have essence or being; to be; to consist.
doorstaan
verb
(transitive) To undergo; withstand; hold up.
weerstaan
verb
(transitive) To undergo; withstand; hold up.

What does "stand" mean?

  1. verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.
    "She stood by the window watching the rain."
  2. verb To be located or positioned somewhere.
    "The old church still stands at the edge of the village."
  3. verb To tolerate or endure something, usually in the negative.
    "I can't stand the sound of nails on a chalkboard."
  4. verb To remain valid or in effect.
    "The court's ruling still stands despite the appeal."
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stand in a sentence

  • She stood by the window watching the rain.
  • He stood up to give his seat to the elderly passenger.
  • The old church still stands at the edge of the village.
  • I can't stand the sound of nails on a chalkboard.

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What is "stand" in Dutch?

"stand" in Dutch is positie, standplaats, standpunt. stand means: To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.

How do you use "stand" in a sentence?

Example: "She stood by the window watching the rain." In Dutch, "stand" is positie, standplaats, standpunt.

Are there other ways to say "stand" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 19 translations listed for "stand": positie, standplaats, standpunt, sokkel, staander, statief.

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