VERB
stehen/ˈʃteːən/to stand; to be; to be written
stehen is a German verb that means to stand, to be, or to be written. It is pronounced /ˈʃteːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stand" and the past participle is "gestanden".
Definitions
1.to be in an upright position; to stand(location)
a.physically upright
Der Tisch steht in der Ecke.—The table stands in the corner.
2.to be situated or located; to stand somewhere(existence or whereabouts)
a.of buildings, places
Das Haus steht am Fluss.—The house is by the river.
3.to be written; to read (about what is written)(text)
a.referencing written information
In der Zeitung steht, dass es morgen regnet.—The newspaper says it will rain tomorrow.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | stehen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stehe |
| Present (du) | stehst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | steht |
| Preterite (ich) | stand |
| Participle II | gestanden |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stünde |
| Imperative (singular) | stehe |
| Imperative (plural) | steht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "stehen" mean in English?
- "stehen" means to stand, to be, or to be written. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "stehen"?
- "stehen" is pronounced /ˈʃteːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "stehen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "stehen" is "gestanden", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "stehen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "stehen" becomes "stand" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "stehen"?
- "stehen" is a verb in German.
