stehen

B1 Verb

English Translation

to stand, to suit

stehen — German verb meaning to stand, to suit (B1)
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What does „stehen" mean in English?

„stehen" is a German verb meaning "to stand, to suit" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

In meinem Beruf muss ich viel stehen.

I have to stand a lot in my job.

2

Als wir kamen, stand das Essen schon auf dem Tisch.

When we arrived, the food was already on the table.

3

Der Bus steht schon an der Haltestelle.

The bus is already at the stop.

4

Was steht heute in der Zeitung?

What does the newspaper say today?

5

Nach 20 Minuten stand das Spiel 1:1.

After 20 minutes the score stood at 1:1.

6

Die neue Bluse steht dir gut.

The new blouse suits you well.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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