Definition

(die Lampe) steht (auf dem Tisch)

:

(the lamp) is (on the table)

stehen, Präsens

(das T-Shirt) liegt (auf dem Bett)

:

(the t-shirt) is (on the bed)

liegen, Präsens

When indicating a position, we generally use stehen (literally “to stand”) with tall, upright objects that have a base to “stand” on, and liegen (literally “to lie”) for shorter, flatter objects.

Der Stuhl steht im Zimmer.

The chair is in the room.

Die Tasche liegt auf dem Boden.

The bag is on the floor.


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