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anstehen

wait in line

Meaning of anstehen

queue waiting

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German[ˈanʃteːən]
wait in line
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anstehen belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

anstehenwait in line
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Rockskirt
Hosepants
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kurze Hoseshorts

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What's the difference between anstehen / warten / warten auf

🇩🇪German
anstehen

Means to stand in a line/queue, usually literally in a shop, at a counter, or for service.

A2Often

Wir stehen in der Schlange an der Kasse.

Мы стоим в очереди у кассы.

W
🇩🇪German
warten

A general word for “to wait.” It does not necessarily mean standing in a queue; it can refer to waiting for a person, bus, result, etc.

A2Very Often

Wir warten schon seit zehn Minuten.

Мы уже ждём десять минут.

W
🇩🇪German
warten auf

Means to wait for someone or something. Unlike “anstehen,” it does not imply a queue and needs an object after “auf.”

A2Very Often

Wir warten auf den Verkäufer.

Мы ждём продавца.

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anstehen translation: wait in line. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce anstehen

[ˈanʃteːən]

anstehen translation

wait in line

anstehen transcription

[ˈanʃteːən]

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anstehen meaning: what does it mean?

in einer Schlange warten, bis man an der Reihe ist

anstehen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

anstehen is pronounced as [ˈanʃteːən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is anstehen part of In a Clothing Store vocabulary?

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Is anstehen part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, anstehen (wait in line) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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