Verb

zu|stehen

Translation

to be entitled to, to be due to, to suit, to befit

Das Geld steht dir zu.

You are entitled to the money.

Dieses Recht steht jedem Bürger zu.

Every citizen is entitled to this right.

Das Kleid steht dir gut.

The dress suits you well.

((sb.dat)) zustehen to be entitled to sth. You are entitled to the money.

((sb.dat)) zustehen to suit sb. The dress suits you well.

Synonyms: gebühren (to be due), passen (to fit/suit); Antonyms: verwehren (to deny)

Composed of 'zu' (to, towards) + 'stehen' (to stand). It literally means 'to stand to' someone, which evolved to mean something is due to them.

Picture something 'standing toward' you ('steht zu dir'), as if it's designated for you or belongs with you.