Dastehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dastehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to stand there", "to be standing" or "to appear".

Essential properties of "dastehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: dastehen
  • Simple past: stand da
  • Participle: dagestanden

See full conjugation of dastehen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "dastehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To stand still or remain in a place"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er stand regungslos vor dem Gebäude da.He stood motionless in front of the building.
  2. Die Schüler standen schweigend in einer Reihe da.The students stood silently in a row.
  3. Sie stand hilflos vor dem kaputten Auto da.She stood helplessly in front of the broken car.

2.) "To appear or be seen in a certain way"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem Skandal stand er als Lügner da.After the scandal, he appeared as a liar.
  2. Sie steht in der Öffentlichkeit als erfolgreiche Geschäftsfrau da.She is seen in public as a successful businesswoman.
  3. Das Team stand nach der Niederlage als Verlierer da.After the defeat, the team appeared as losers.

3.) "To be in a particular situation or condition"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem Unfall stand er plötzlich mittellos da.After the accident, he suddenly found himself penniless.
  2. Die Firma steht finanziell gut da.The company is financially well-off.
  3. Wir standen nach der Absage ratlos da.After the cancellation, we were at a loss.
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