Singular
der
Stand
stand, stage
Plural: die Stände
Why does the noun Stand have the article der?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Stand
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Stand | ein Stand | kein Stand |
| Nominativ | die Stände | Stände | keine Stände |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Stand in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der hohe Stand ist neu.The high stand is new. | Ein fester Stand ist wichtig.A firm stand is important. | Kein kleiner Stand ist frei.No small stand is free. |
| Nominativ | Die einzelnen Stände sind besetzt.The individual stands are occupied. | Viele Stände bieten Essen an.Many stands offer food. | Keine großen Stände sind offen.No big stands are open. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Stand?
It is der Stand. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Stand is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Stand?
The German noun Stand is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Stand?
The plural form of der Stand is die Stände. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Stand mean in English?
The German word der Stand translates to “stand, stage” in English.
How do you decline der Stand?
Like all German nouns, Stand changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Stand
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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