German edit

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): [ˈbaɪ̯ʃtant]
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  • Hyphenation: Bei‧stand

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Beistand m (strong, genitive Beistandes or Beistands, no plural)

  1. (higher register) assistance, aid, support
    Beistand leisten(please add an English translation of this usage example)

Noun edit

Beistand m (strong, genitive Beistandes or Beistands, plural Beistände, feminine (uncommon) Beiständin)

  1. (law) counsel
  2. (Southern Germany, Austria, dated) best man

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