VERB
stehen/ˈʃteːən/to stand; to be located; to say (written)
stehen is a German verb that means to stand, to be located, or to say (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(position or posture)
a.to be upright/resting vertically
Der Stuhl steht in der Ecke.—The chair is standing in the corner.
2.to be situated; to be located(location or existence)
a.to have a location
Das Museum steht am Marktplatz.—The museum is located at the market square.
3.to be written; to say (in a written source)(text/information)
a.of written information, to be stated
In der Zeitung steht, dass es morgen schneit.—The newspaper says it will snow 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 located, or to say (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.
