| Dutch > English |
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| staan |
| 1. v. to stand, to be upright |
| Dus ik stond gisteren in de supermarkt en toen... - So I was standing in supermarket yesterday and then... |
| 2. v. to be, to be placed or located |
| In Holland staat een huis. - In Holland there is a house. |
| 3. v. (auxiliary) Forms a continuous aspect. Although it carries an implication of standing, this is vague and is not strictly required or emphasized. |
| Wat sta jij daar te koken? - What are you cooking there? |
| 4. v. to be present, have a stand or location |
| 5. v. to say, to be written, to be said (to be indicated in written form) |
| In de grondwet staat dat het kabinet verantwoordelijk is voor het beleid en de koning onschendbaar is. - In the constitution it says that the cabinet is responsible for governance and that the |
| 6. v. to suit, fit, befit (of clothing) |
| Het staat je goed! - It suits you! |
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