English–German
“position” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃtɛlʊŋ/
Example
Der Turm nimmt in der Stadt eine wichtige Stellung ein.
The tower occupies an important position in the city.
How to say “position” in German
“Position” in German is Stellung.
A place that something occupies, or a standpoint from which a person or institution acts.
Example sentences with Stellung
Das Sofa hat jetzt eine günstigere Stellung im Zimmer.
The sofa is now in a more favorable position in the room.
Tips for using Stellung
- Stellung nehmen is a formal expression meaning to state a position, commonly used with zu and the dative, as in zu einem Thema Stellung nehmen.
Other German words for “position”
Er hat den Posten als Abteilungsleiter übernommen.
He took over the position of department head.
In dieser Frage ist seine Position klar.
His position on this issue is clear.
Ich habe einen anderen Standpunkt.
I hold a different position.