die Stände
Translation
stands, stalls, booths, estates
Examples
Auf dem Markt gibt es viele Stände.
There are many stalls at the market.
Der Wasserstand hat mehrere Stände erreicht.
The water level has reached several stages.
Die drei Stände waren Adel, Klerus und Bürger.
The three estates were nobility, clergy, and commoners.
Grammar Patterns
((the stands)) ((at/in sth.)) the stands at/in sth. The stands at the Christmas market are beautiful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Buden, Kioske (stalls); Lagen, Niveaus (states)
Etymology
Related to the verb 'stehen' (to stand), referring to a place where something 'stands' or its 'standing' (state).
Memory Tips
Think of market 'stands' where people 'stand' to sell things, or the 'standing' of a project, which is its state.