VERB

stehen/ˈʃteːən/to stand; to be standing; to be upright

stehen is a German verb that means to stand, to be standing, or to be upright. 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 on one's feet or base(position/movement)

a.to be upright (person, animal, object)

Die Vase steht auf dem Tisch.The vase is on the table.

b.to be located (used for objects/buildings etc.)

Das Schloss steht am Fluss.The castle stands by the river.

Conjugation

Infinitivestehen
Present (ich)stehe
Present (du)stehst
Present (er/sie/es)steht
Preterite (ich)stand
Participle IIgestanden
Konjunktiv II (ich)stünde
Imperative (singular)stehe
Imperative (plural)steht
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "stehen" mean in English?
"stehen" means to stand, to be standing, or to be upright. 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.

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