stehen

A2 Verb

English Translation

to stand

What does „stehen" mean in English?

„stehen" is a German verb meaning "to stand" in English. CEFR Level A2 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Example Sentences

1

Die Ampel steht auf Rot.

The traffic light is red.

2

Der Bus steht schon an der Haltestelle.

The bus is already at the stop.

CEFR Level

A2

Elementary — frequently used expressions and routine tasks.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A2 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

aufstehen — to get up aufstehen — to get up aufstehen — to get up bestehen — to pass (an exam) bestehen — to exist Ehe — marriage entstehen — to originate feststehen — to be certain

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