Bleib stehen
Stay still
The phrase 'Bleib stehen' is used in German to express the idea of staying still or remaining in one place. It is a direct translation of 'Stay still' in English. The first word 'Bleib' is the imperative form of 'bleiben' which means 'to stay', and 'stehen' is the imperative form of 'stehen' which means 'to stand'. Together, they convey the meaning of 'Stay still'.
Example sentences using: Bleib stehen
Bleib stehen, wo du bist!
Stay where you are!
This phrase is used to instruct someone to stop and hold their position. It could be used in a variety of contexts, like a parent instructing a child not to run into the street, or a police officer ordering a suspect to stop.
Ich habe ihm gesagt, er soll Bleib stehen, aber er hat nicht gehört.
I told him to stand still, but he didn't listen.
This phrase is often used to express frustration or affection when someone does not heed advice or instructions. It could be used by a person recounting an incident where they gave advice or instruction that was not followed.
Wenn du das Zeichen siehst, muss du Bleib stehen.
When you see the sign, you have to stop.
This phrase could be used in the context of driving or walking instructions. When someone sees a particular sign (such as a stop sign or a no entry sign), they are expected to halt their movement.