how to pronounce stehen

/ˈʃteː.ən/

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stehen is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of stehen in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… das auch kein tisch stehen da kann ich …”

meanings of stehen

verb:

To suit, to become (to look attractive on, of a garment, color etc.).
To stand (to be upright, support oneself on the feet in an erect position).
To stay; to be still.
To put, place.
To fancy.
To be, to appear, to stand (to be placed or located somewhere).

stehen frequency in german - A1 level of CEFR

the word stehen occurs in german on average 321.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.