Afrikaans Word of the Day
staan
/stAAn/ • verb — 17th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to stand
Examples
- Ek staan hier buite.
(I am standing here outside.) - Hy staan altyd regverig.
(He always stands upright.) - Kan jy asseblief staan vir 'n foto?
(Can you please stand for a photo?)
Synonyms
- opstaan
'Staan' is commonly used to refer to the action of being upright on one's feet, often in contexts such as instructions, descriptions of posture, or stating a position.
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