aus|stehen
Translation
to endure, to bear, to be outstanding, to be pending
Examples
Ich kann diesen Lärm nicht ausstehen.
I can't stand this noise.
Er musste große Schmerzen ausstehen.
He had to endure great pain.
Die Zahlung steht noch aus.
The payment is still outstanding.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to endure sth. He had to endure great pain.
((j-n)) ((nicht)) cannot stand sb. I can't stand him.
sth. is outstanding The payment is still outstanding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ertragen, erdulden; Antonyms: genießen
Etymology
From `aus-` (out) and `stehen` (to stand). The idea is 'to stand something out to the end'.
Memory Tips
Imagine having to 'stand outside' (`aus-stehen`) in the rain, something you have to endure.