Einstehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einstehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to stand up for", "to vouch for" or "to answer for".

Essential properties of "einstehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einstehen
  • Simple past: stand ein
  • Participle: eingestanden

See full conjugation of einstehen

irregularseparableintransitive
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 "einstehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To stand up for, to take responsibility"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste für seine Fehler einstehen.He had to answer for his mistakes.
  2. Sie ist bereit, für ihre Überzeugungen einzustehen.She is ready to stand up for her convictions.
  3. Wir sollten füreinander einstehen.We should stand up for each other.

2.) "To guarantee, to warrant"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Bank wird für den Kredit einstehen.The bank will guarantee the loan.
  2. Er kann für die Qualität der Produkte einstehen.He can vouch for the quality of the products.
  3. Wir müssen für die Sicherheit einstehen.We must guarantee safety.
Search more words →