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der Stand
status
The current state, level, or progress of something.
example
Können Sie mich über den aktuellen Stand des Projekts informieren?
Can you inform me about the current status of the project?
der Stand
status / stand
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'der Stand' (status/stand) is closely related to the verb 'stehen' (to stand). Many meanings can be derived from the idea of standing, a position, or a state.
EXAMPLE
Wie ist der Stand der Dinge?
What is the state of things?
Context clues
The context helps distinguish the many meanings. If it is about a project, progress (m01) is meant. At a market, it refers to a sales spot (m02). In a sports context, it often means the score (m03).
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt gibt es einen Stand mit Glühwein.
At the Christmas market, there is a stand with mulled wine.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of 'Zustand' (state) or 'Fortschritt' (progress), 'Stand' is often used in fixed expressions. Typical ones are 'der Stand der Dinge' (the state of things), 'jemanden auf den neuesten Stand bringen' (to bring someone up to date), or 'auf dem aktuellen Stand sein' (to be up to date).
EXAMPLE
Bitte bringen Sie mich auf den neuesten Stand.
Please bring me up to date.
Sentence structure with 'zu'
The expression 'imstande sein' (to be able) is always used with an infinitive construction with 'zu'. The structure is: 'imstande sein, etwas zu tun' (to be able to do something).
EXAMPLE
Nach der langen Wanderung war er kaum noch imstande zu gehen.
After the long hike, he was barely able to walk anymore.
Typical adjectives
When referring to body posture, 'Stand' is often combined with adjectives such as 'fest' (firm), 'sicher' (secure/stable), or 'breit' (wide) to describe the quality of the stance.
EXAMPLE
Für diese Yoga-Übung brauchst du einen festen Stand.
For this yoga exercise, you need a firm stance.
Fixed expression with dative
The expression 'Stand halten' (to withstand) is often used with a dative object that describes the pressure or opponent. The structure is: 'etwas/jemandem (Dativ) Stand halten' (to withstand something/someone).
EXAMPLE
Die Verteidigung konnte dem Angriff nicht lange Stand halten.
The defense could not withstand the attack for long.
Register and context
The meaning 'soziale Stellung' (social status) is mainly used in historical or sociological contexts when talking about social structures.
EXAMPLE
Im Feudalismus war der soziale Stand durch Geburt festgelegt.
In feudalism, social status was determined by birth.
Compare with
Stand vs Klasse
class
'der Stand' and 'die Klasse' can both say something about the position of people or things. 'der Stand' more often means a person's social or professional status, that is, what place someone has in a society or group. 'die Klasse' more often means a group or category, for example a social class or a quality level. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with classification. As a practical rule, you can say: for an individual person, 'Stand' often fits; for a group or level, 'Klasse' is usually more appropriate.
Stand
Früher sagte der Stand einer Familie viel über ihre Möglichkeiten im Leben.
In the past, a family's social status said a lot about their opportunities in life.
Klasse
In diesem Zug gibt es Wagen der ersten und der zweiten Klasse.
On this train, there are first- and second-class carriages.
In real life
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