stehen

The plain participle form meaning “standing” or “in a standing position.”

Emphasizes an upright, straight posture, often with the idea of not bending or slouching.

Means “while standing,” describing an action done in a standing position.

Usually means “state,” “position,” or “stance,” rather than the act of standing itself.

Usually means “position” or “posture”; for physical standing it is less direct and more abstract.

Means “stay” or “residence,” not “standing”; it is only loosely related through the idea of being somewhere.

An emphatic phrase meaning “to stand upright,” with strong focus on correct posture.

More technical: “vertical.” It describes direction, not the action of standing.

Means “firm,” “solid,” or “secure”; only indirectly related to standing through the idea of stability.

Means “still,” “motionless,” or “quiet.” It can describe lack of movement, but not necessarily standing.

A more descriptive and somewhat bookish phrase meaning “in a vertical position.”

A broad word meaning “position” or “location.” It is too general for the physical act of standing.