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standing
The esteem, reputation, or social position that a person or organization enjoys in a group or in society.
Durch ihre erfolgreichen Verhandlungen hat sie ihr Standing im Unternehmen deutlich verbessert.
Through her successful negotiations, she significantly improved her standing in the company.
'Standing' is a loanword from English and is used in German with the same meaning of esteem or reputation. It is an example of 'Denglisch' in professional and everyday life.
Als Experte hat er in der Fachwelt ein hohes Standing.
As an expert, he has high standing in the professional community.
Common combinations are 'ein gutes/hohes Standing haben' (to have good/high standing), 'sein Standing verbessern' (to improve one's standing), or 'sein Standing verlieren' (to lose one's standing). It describes a quality that one can have and change.
Durch den Skandal hat der Politiker sein Standing in der Bevölkerung verloren.
Because of the scandal, the politician lost his standing among the public.
To specify the area in which someone enjoys esteem, the preposition 'in' is used followed by the dative. For example: 'Standing im Team' (standing in the team), 'in der Firma' (in the company), or 'in der Politik' (in politics).
Sie hat sich über die Jahre ein festes Standing in der Partei erarbeitet.
Over the years, she has built up a solid standing in the party.
status
Status and Standing can both describe the social position of a person or organization. Status tends to emphasize the formal or recognized position, while Standing focuses more on reputation and esteem within a particular group. When referring to social rank, the meanings of the two words can overlap.
Durch ihre erfolgreiche Arbeit hat sie ein gutes Standing im Verband.
Her successful work has given her good standing in the association.
Durch ihre neue Funktion hat sie einen höheren Status im Verband.
Her new role gives her higher status in the association.
