Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/stāną

Etymology
The present stem derives from a Pre-Germanic j-present,, from. Because it represents a formation known in Indo-European times, it may have been inherited. The past stem derives from an innovated extended form of the root, Pre-Germanic perfect singular, nonsingular. The process that led to this extension is unknown, however.

Verb

 * 1) to stand

Inflection
Irregular; the present is similar to verbs of weak class 3-ā. The past tense forms are shared with the synonymous verb.