Anstand

See also: anstand

German

Etymology

From Middle High German anstand (ceasefire; delay), from an(e)stān (modern anstehen).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈan.ʃtant/
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  • Hyphenation: An‧stand

Noun

Anstand m (strong, genitive Anstandes or Anstands, plural Anstände)

  1. (uncountable) decency, manners
  2. (countable, dated) offense, objection
    Synonym: Anstoß
    Anstand an einer Sache nehmento object to something
  3. (countable, hunting) the lurk of a hunter

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