German word

Stellung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtɛlʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounposition

Example

Der Turm nimmt in der Stadt eine wichtige Stellung ein.

The tower occupies an important position in the city.

Illustration for Stellung (position)

More examples

Das Sofa hat jetzt eine günstigere Stellung im Zimmer.

The sofa is now in a more favorable position in the room.

Core concept

A place that something occupies, or a standpoint from which a person or institution acts.

Common phrases

  • günstige Stellung

    favorable position

  • feste Stellung

    fixed position

  • Stellung wechseln

    change position

Similar words

Standpunkt: A particular viewpoint on an issue or subject.
Meinung: A person's own thought or impression about something.
Position: A formally declared position or course of action.
Rolle: The function or part expected of someone in a group or setting.

Definition in German

Stellung bezeichnet die Lage oder Position von etwas sowie die gesellschaftliche oder argumentative Position einer Person oder Sache.

Word origin

The noun Stellung derives from stellen, 'to place', and extends the result of placing to a held position in society or argument.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • stancenoun
  • statusnoun

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