stead in German

stead in German is Gestell, Statt, Stätte — stead means the place or role of someone or something, especially when taken over by a replacement, as in "in his stead.".

stead in German

Gestell

noun

Statt

noun

Stätte

noun

(archaic, or, literary) A place, or spot, in general; location. [10th–19th c.]

Gehöft

noun

(archaic) An estate, a property with its grounds; a farm; a homestead.

Stadt

noun

(archaic) An estate, a property with its grounds; a farm; a homestead.

Stelle

noun

(archaic) An estate, a property with its grounds; a farm; a homestead.

Stätte

noun

(archaic) An estate, a property with its grounds; a farm; a homestead.

statt

noun

(of a person or thing) The position or function (of someone or something), as taken on by a successor. [from 15th c.]

helfen

verb

(obsolete) To help, support, benefit or assist; to be helpful.

ersetzen

verb

(obsolete) To fill the stead or place of something.

What does "stead" mean?

noun The place or role of someone or something, especially when taken over by a replacement, as in "in his stead."
"When the manager fell ill, her assistant took over in her stead."
verb To be of use or help to someone, as in "stand someone in good stead."
"His years of training stood him in good stead during the final match."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

stead in a sentence

When the manager fell ill, her assistant took over in her stead.
A new bridge was built in the stead of the old wooden one.
His years of training stood him in good stead during the final match.

Similar words in German

place position role substitute

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "stead" in German?

"stead" in German is Gestell, Statt, Stätte. stead means: The place or role of someone or something, especially when taken over by a replacement, as in "in his stead."

How do you use "stead" in a sentence?

Example: "When the manager fell ill, her assistant took over in her stead." In German, "stead" is Gestell, Statt, Stätte.

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

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "stead": Gestell, Statt, Stätte, Gehöft, Stadt, Stelle.

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