zustehen

hat zugestanden · stand zu
Based on: stehen, zu
Verb #889 zu verb
1.

to be entitled to, to be due to sb, to have a claim on

( "jemandem zustehen" - the idea is that something "stand" to you in the sense that you should rightfully have it. )
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Examples
  • Ich nehme nur, was mir zusteht.
  • I only take what's rightfully mine.
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Prefix Verbs Explained – “zustehen”

You're in charge of the condition of your vocabulary. Go get what's rightfully yours - mean this article about the meaning of "zustehen" :).

Vocab: zustehen, der Zustand, zuständig

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How many meanings does the German word 'zustehen' have?

zustehen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to be entitled to, to be due to sb, to have a claim on.

What is the past tense of 'zustehen'?

hat zugestanden / stand zu

What is 'zustehen' related to?

The word 'zustehen' is related to stehen and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zustehen'?

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Prefix Verbs Explained – “zustehen”
You're in charge of the condition of your vocabulary. Go get what's rightfully yours - mean this article about the meaning of "zustehen" :).
Vocab: zustehen, der Zustand, zuständig
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