der Standort
location / site
The place where a person, building, or especially a company is located.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma plant, einen neuen Standort in Asien zu eröffnen.
The company plans to open a new site in Asia.
der Standort
location / site
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Meanings
der Standort
position / standpoint
(figurative) One's own position or personal point of view in a discussion or matter.
EXAMPLE
Es ist wichtig, in dieser Debatte einen klaren Standort zu beziehen.
It is important to take a clear position in this debate.
der Standort
habitat / site
(biology, ecology) The natural habitat of a plant or animal species with its specific environmental conditions.
EXAMPLE
Diese Orchideenart bevorzugt einen sonnigen und trockenen Standort.
This species of orchid prefers a sunny and dry site.
Usage tips
Word composition
'Standort' (location/site) is a compound noun made from 'der Stand' (standing/position) and 'der Ort' (place). So it literally describes a place where something stands, is located, or is established.
EXAMPLE
Der neue Standort der Bibliothek ist sehr zentral.
The new location of the library is very central.
Context: business
The most common use of 'Standort' (site/location) is in a business context for the headquarters, site, or branch of a company, factory, or office. Typical verbs are 'eröffnen' (to open), 'schließen' (to close), or 'ausbauen' (to expand).
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen hat mehrere Standorte in Europa.
The company has several sites in Europe.
Figurative meaning
In a figurative sense, 'Standort' (position/standpoint) describes one's own position or opinion in a debate. A fixed expression for this is 'einen klaren Standort beziehen' (to take a clear position).
EXAMPLE
In der Diskussion über die neue Reform hat die Partei einen festen Standort.
In the discussion about the new reform, the party has a firm position.
Context: biology
In biology or horticulture, 'Standort' (site/habitat) is a technical term for a plant's habitat with all its conditions. Typical adjectives are 'sonnig' (sunny), 'schattig' (shady), 'feucht' (moist), or 'trocken' (dry).
EXAMPLE
Diese Pflanze bevorzugt einen schattigen Standort.
This plant prefers a shady site.
Compare with
OrtStelleLagePositionSitzStandpunktLebensraumVerbleibNiederlassungStützpunktAufenthaltsortStätteGarnisonBiotop
Standort vs Ort
place / town
„Ort“ and „Standort“ can indicate where a building or business is located. „Ort“ is a neutral reference to a place, while „Standort“ emphasizes the established or chosen position, especially of a company. Use „Ort“ generally and „Standort“ when its use as a business location is important.
Standort
Der neue Standort des Cafés liegt nahe dem Bahnhof.
The café’s new location is near the train station.
Ort
Das Café liegt an einem zentralen Ort in der Stadt.
The café is in a central location in the city.
In real life
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