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
Statt
Stätte
(archaic, or, literary) A place, or spot, in general; location. [10th–19th c.]
Gehöft
(archaic) An estate, a property with its grounds; a farm; a homestead.
Stadt
(archaic) An estate, a property with its grounds; a farm; a homestead.
Stelle
(archaic) An estate, a property with its grounds; a farm; a homestead.
Stätte
(archaic) An estate, a property with its grounds; a farm; a homestead.
statt
(of a person or thing) The position or function (of someone or something), as taken on by a successor. [from 15th c.]
helfen
(obsolete) To help, support, benefit or assist; to be helpful.
ersetzen
(obsolete) To fill the stead or place of something.
What does "stead" mean?
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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."
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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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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.
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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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