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stand in German

stand in German is Standpunkt, Ständer, Stativ — stand means to be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.

stand in German

Standpunkt
noun
A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.
Ständer
noun
A device to hold something upright or aloft.
Stativ
noun
A device to hold something upright or aloft.
Zeugenstand
noun
The platform on which a witness testifies in court; the witness stand or witness box.
Stand
noun
A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.
Kiosk
noun
A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.
aufstehen
verb
(intransitive) To rise to one’s feet; to stand up.
stehen
verb
ausstehen
verb
(intransitive, copulative, obsolete) To be in some particular state; to have essence or being; to be; to consist.
ertragen
verb
(intransitive, copulative, obsolete) To be in some particular state; to have essence or being; to be; to consist.
aushalten
verb
(intransitive, copulative, obsolete) To be in some particular state; to have essence or being; to be; to consist.
stehen
verb
(intransitive, followed by to + infinitive) To be positioned to gain or lose.
kandidieren
verb
(intransitive, followed by to + infinitive) To be positioned to gain or lose.
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.
abstellen
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition.
aufstellen
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition.
hinstellen
verb
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain an invincible or permanent attitude; to be fixed, steady, or firm; to take a position in resistance or opposition.
bestehen
verb
(transitive) To undergo; withstand; hold up.
durchstehen
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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "stand" in German?

"stand" in German is Standpunkt, Ständer, Stativ. 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 German, "stand" is Standpunkt, Ständer, Stativ.

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

Yes — German has 18 translations listed for "stand": Standpunkt, Ständer, Stativ, Zeugenstand, Stand, Kiosk.

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