Usages of staan
Haar rooi fiets staan veilig by die brug naby die kruising.
Her red bicycle stands safely by the bridge near the intersection.
Ek staan by die deur.
I stand by the door.
Die seep staan op een rak, maar die tandeborsels is op ’n ander rak.
The soap is on one shelf, but the toothbrushes are on another shelf.
Sy sê haar neus is koud, daarom staan sy langer onder die stort.
She says her nose is cold, therefore she stands longer under the shower.
Hier is die rak waarop die tandepasta langs die seep staan.
Here is the shelf on which the toothpaste stands next to the soap.
Onder die wasbak staan die emmer, omdat die kraan die hele nag lek.
Under the sink stands the bucket, because the tap leaks all night.
Haar sambreel staan by die deur, maar sy vergeet dit wanneer sy haastig vertrek.
Her umbrella stands by the door, but she forgets it when she leaves in a hurry.
Ek gee vir haar my plek, omdat sy nader aan die oond moet staan.
I give her my place, because she has to stand closer to the oven.
Ons staan lank in 'n ry by die toonbank.
We stand for a long time in a line at the counter.
Die motor staan teenoor die werkswinkel.
The car stands opposite the workshop.
Die getuies staan rondom die polisiebeampte.
The witnesses stand around the police officer.
Die speler staan by die kantlyn.
The player stands by the sideline.
Die speler staan in die middel.
The player stands in the middle.
Die versperring staan in die werkplek.
The barrier stands in the workplace.
Die kitaar en tromstel staan op die verhoog.
The guitar and drum kit stand on the stage.
Die verhuiswa staan buite.
The moving van stands outside.
Die laaikas staan in die gang.
The chest of drawers stands in the hallway.
Die gieter staan naby die balkon.
The watering can stands near the balcony.
Die plantbak staan agter die reling.
The planter box stands behind the railing.
Die traliewerk staan teen die reling.
The trellis stands against the railing.
Die skatkis staan agter die hek.
The treasure chest stands behind the gate.
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