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“stand there” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdaːˌʃteːən/

Example

Er steht dort da.

He is standing there.

Illustration for dastehen (stand there)

How to say “stand there” in German

“Stand there” in German is dastehen.

A person remains upright at a spot, where their visible presence reveals their current position or circumstances.

Full entry for dastehen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dastehen

Kurz vor der Prüfung steht sie vor einer Entscheidung da.

Just before the exam, she stands there facing a decision.

Tips for using dastehen

  • In a finite main clause, dastehen separates, as in 'Er steht dort da', but it stays together after a modal or in a subordinate clause.

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