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stehen
     1. v. to stand (to be upright, support oneself on the feet in an erect position)
           Ich stehe an der Ecke. - I'm standing on the corner.
     2. v. to be, to appear, to stand (to be placed or located somewhere)
           Das steht nicht in dem Wörterbuch. - This does not appear in the dictionary.
     3. v. to stay; to be still
           Das Leben steht. - Life stands still.
     4. v. to stay, to stand, to be (in a certain state, position or circumstance)
           Das Haus steht leer. - The house stands empty.
           Das Team steht an der Spitze seiner Liga. - The team stands at the top of their league.
     5. v. to suit, to become (to look attractive on, of a garment, color etc.)
           Blau steht dir sehr gut! - Blue suits you very well!
           Der Tod steht ihr gut - Death Becomes Her (film title)
     6. v. (Swiss) to put, place
     7. v. (indtr, auf, .colloquial) to fancy
           Ich glaube sie steht nicht auf dich. - I don't think she fancies you.
aufstehen
     1. v. to get up (move from a sitting or lying position to a standing position; to get up from bed) (+aux, sein)
     2. v. to rise up, to rebel (+aux, sein)
     3. v. (colloquial) to rest (on something) (+aux, haben, sein)
     4. v. to be open (to not be closed or shut) (+aux, haben, sein)
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