The German verb "stehen" means "to stand" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "stehen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "stehen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | stehe |
| du | you (informal) | stehst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | steht |
| wir | we | stehen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | steht |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | stehen |
Er steht vor dem Supermarkt.
He is standing in front of the supermarket.
How to Conjugate "stehen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | stand |
| du | you (informal) | standst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | stand |
| wir | we | standen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | standet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | standen |
Er stand neben dem alten Baum.
He stood next to the old tree.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe gestanden |
| du | you (informal) | hast gestanden |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat gestanden |
| wir | we | haben gestanden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt gestanden |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben gestanden |
Er ist vor der Tür gestanden.
He has stood in front of the door.
How to Conjugate "stehen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte gestanden |
| du | you (informal) | hattest gestanden |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte gestanden |
| wir | we | hatten gestanden |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet gestanden |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten gestanden |
Er war vor der Tür gestanden.
He had stood in front of the door.
How to Conjugate "stehen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde stehen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst stehen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird stehen |
| wir | we | werden stehen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet stehen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden stehen |
Er wird dort vorne stehen.
He will stand there in front.
How to Conjugate "stehen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | stehe |
| du | you (informal) | stehest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | stehe |
| wir | we | stehen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | stehet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | stehen |
Er sagt, er stehe vor der Tür.
He says he is standing in front of the door.
How to Conjugate "stehen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | stände |
| du | you (informal) | ständest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | stände |
| wir | we | ständen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | ständet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | ständen |
Er stünde gern an der Tür.
He would like to stand at the door.
Frequently Asked Questions About "stehen"
Is "stehen" regular or irregular in German?
"Stehen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "stehen" mean in English?
The German verb "stehen" means "to stand" in English.
How do you conjugate "stehen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → stehe, du → stehst, er/sie/es → steht, wir → stehen, ihr → steht, sie/Sie → stehen.
How many tenses does "stehen" have in German?
"Stehen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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