stehen

to stand — to be upright, support oneself in an erect position

• Ich konnte nicht mehr stehen.

  I couldn't stand any more.

  Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR

• Der Mann, der da steht, ist mein Vater.

  The man who is standing there is my father.

  Tatoeba · Esperantostern · CC BY 2.0 FR

to be, to stand — to be placed or located somewhere in an upright position

• In den Zeitungen steht, dass er heute hier sei.

  According to the newspapers, he will be here today.

  Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR

• „Wo sind meine Schuhe?“ – „Die stehen unter dem Bett.“

  "Where are my shoes?" "They are under the bed."

  Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR

to be written, it says — in a book, on a sign, etc.

• Weißt du, was da geschrieben steht?

  Do you know what it says?

  Tatoeba · Felixjp · CC BY 2.0 FR

to stay, to be still, to have stopped or not yet started moving

• Tom blieb einen Moment stehen.

  Tom stayed there for a moment.

  Tatoeba · wolfgangth · CC BY 2.0 FR

• Der Junge blieb still stehen.

  The boy stayed quiet.

  Tatoeba · Esperantostern · CC BY 2.0 FR

to stay, to stand, to be — in a certain state, position or circumstance

to suit, to become — to look attractive on, of a garment, color etc.

• Diese Farbe steht Ihnen gut.

  That colour suits you.

  Tatoeba · Manfredo · CC BY 2.0 FR

• Diese Farbe steht dir nicht.

  This color doesn't suit you.

  Tatoeba · Manfredo · CC BY 2.0 FR

to represent, to stand for

to support, to stand by

• Wir stehen hinter unserer Mannschaft.

  We support our team.

  Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR

to put, to placerare

to have a thing for, to fancyrare