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der Status
status
The current condition or state of a matter, process, or person.
example
Können Sie mir bitte den aktuellen Status meiner Bestellung mitteilen?
Could you please tell me the current status of my order?
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Context clues
The context helps distinguish the meanings. If it is about a process or delivery, 'Zustand' (state/condition) is meant. In connection with 'sozial' (social) or 'beruflich' (professional), it is about 'Stellung' (position). In the context of apps like WhatsApp, the 'short message' meaning is intended.
EXAMPLE
Der soziale Status ist ihm sehr wichtig.
Social status is very important to him.
Register and style
The meanings 'Zustand' (state/condition) and 'Stellung' (position) are often used in more formal or business contexts. The meaning 'message on social media', on the other hand, is modern and belongs to everyday and colloquial language.
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen den rechtlichen Status der Firma klären.
We need to clarify the company's legal status.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'Zustand' (state/condition), 'Status' is often combined with the adjective 'aktuell' (current). Typical verbs are 'abfragen' (to query/check), 'überprüfen' (to check), or 'durchgeben' (to pass on/provide).
EXAMPLE
Der Lieferdienst hat mir gerade den aktuellen Status meines Pakets durchgegeben.
The delivery service just gave me the current status of my package.
Typical collocations
When referring to social position, 'Status' is often used with adjectives like 'hoch' (high), 'niedrig' (low), 'gesellschaftlich' (social), or 'beruflich' (professional). Typical verbs are 'haben' (to have) or 'genießen' (to enjoy).
EXAMPLE
Er hat hart gearbeitet, um seinen beruflichen Status zu erreichen.
He worked hard to achieve his professional status.
Modern meaning
This meaning is very new and directly connected with social networks and messaging services. Typical verbs for this are 'posten' (to post), 'teilen' (to share), 'hochladen' (to upload), or 'aktualisieren' (to update).
EXAMPLE
Viele Leute teilen in ihrem Status, was sie gerade machen.
Many people share what they are doing in their status.
Compare with
Status vs Stand
status / stand
'der Stand' and 'der Status' are very close when talking about the current state or position of something. 'der Stand' is often used for developments, projects, knowledge, or results: it shows how far along something is at the moment. 'der Status' often sounds somewhat more official or technical and fits well with processes, applications, orders, or a person's legal and social position. They are easy to confuse because both can mean 'how things currently are'. In many everyday situations, 'Stand der Dinge' (state of things / current situation) sounds natural; for official information, 'Status' is more likely.
Status
Nach dem Gespräch prüft mein Kollege den Status der Bestellung.
After the meeting, my colleague checks the status of the order.
Stand
Ich rufe dich später an und erzähle dir den Stand der Dinge.
I'll call you later and tell you the current state of things.
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