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to support
To support and help someone in a difficult situation, with a problem, or in an emergency. The verb is used with a dative object.
In dieser schweren Zeit haben mir meine Freunde immer beigestanden.
During this difficult time, my friends always supported me.
'Beistehen' (to support) is a separable verb. In main clauses, the prefix 'bei' comes at the end, while in subordinate clauses and in the infinitive it remains attached to the verb.
Ein guter Freund steht dir in der Not immer bei.
A good friend always supports you in times of need.
The verb is made up of the preposition 'bei' (by/with) and the verb 'stehen' (to stand). The literal meaning 'to stand next to' is used here figuratively as 'to support.'
Ich werde dir bei dieser Entscheidung beistehen.
I will support you with this decision.
The person being helped is always in the dative. You say 'jemandem' bei stehen, not 'jemanden.'
Er ist seinem Bruder während der Krankheit beigestanden.
He supported his brother during the illness.
A very common and nice expression is to support someone 'mit Rat und Tat' (with advice and action). This means helping both with good advice and with practical support.
Meine Eltern haben mir beim Umzug mit Rat und Tat beigestanden.
My parents supported me with advice and practical help during the move.
behind
'hinter jemandem stehen' (to stand behind someone) and 'beistehen' both mean that you do not leave someone alone. 'hinter jemandem stehen' emphasizes loyalty, trust, and support for a person or their decision. 'beistehen' is used especially when someone has a problem, a crisis, or is going through a difficult time. It sounds more personal and often more emotional. If someone needs help in an emergency or difficult situation, 'beistehen' fits very well. If you want to show that you stand by someone, 'hinter jemandem stehen' fits better.
Nach dem Unfall steht Sofia ihrer Freundin jeden Tag bei.
After the accident, Sofia supports her friend every day.
Meine Kollegin steht hinter mir, obwohl einige die Entscheidung kritisieren.
My colleague stands behind me, even though some people criticize the decision.