stehen
to stand
An irregular verb meaning 'to stand'. Used literally for position and figuratively in many idioms. Base verb for 'verstehen' and 'aufstehen'.
Conjugation
Present Tense (Präsens)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | stehe |
| du | stehst |
| er/sie/es | steht |
| wir | stehen |
| ihr | steht |
| sie/Sie | stehen |
Simple Past (Präteritum)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | stand |
| du | standest |
| er/sie/es | stand |
| wir | standen |
| ihr | standet |
| sie/Sie | standen |
Perfect (Perfekt)
| Auxiliary | Partizip II |
|---|---|
| haben | gestanden |
z.B.: Ich habe gestanden
Imperative (Imperativ)
| du | ihr | Sie |
|---|---|---|
| steh(e) | steht | stehen Sie |
Example Sentences
Der Schrank steht im Schlafzimmer.
The wardrobe is in the bedroom.
Was steht auf dem Schild?
What does the sign say?
Usage Tips
Common idiom: 'Es steht in der Zeitung' (It says in the newspaper). 'stehen' is used for written text that 'stands' somewhere.
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