German word

Stand

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtant/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstatus

Example

Der aktuelle Stand des Projekts ist zufriedenstellend.

The current status of the project is satisfactory.

Illustration for Stand (status)

More examples

Wie ist der Stand?

What is the current status?

Core concept

A status marker beside a matter, showing its present position and condition.

Common phrases

  • aktueller Stand

    current status

  • Stand der Dinge

    state of affairs

Similar words

Zustand: The present condition of something, including its health or performance.
Lage: The situation shaped by surrounding circumstances and existing conditions.
Status: The current state of an organization or project.
Fortschritt: The degree of progress made toward a goal.

Definition in German

Der gegenwärtige Zustand oder die aktuelle Lage einer Sache, oft im Sinne von Fortschritt oder Status.

Word origin

Stand is a noun related to stehen that transferred the idea of a person or thing standing to the state or position it occupies.

Usage tips

  • Wie ist der Stand? is a common way to ask about a matter's current status or progress.

Other meanings

  • progressnoun
  • situationnoun
  • positionnoun

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