German Word · Intermediate
dastehen
to stand there
Pronunciation: /ˈdaːˌʃteːən/
Meaning
to stand there
Example
Vor Schrecken ward es ganz still im Saal, und alles starrte auf den Major in Uniform, der dastand und an seiner Antwort stammelte.
I use the word "dastehen".
Practice tips
- Practice dastehen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.