Jemandem die Stange halten
To stand by someone; to support someone
In German
Jemandem die Stange halten
Literal Translation
Meaning
Equivalent:"To stand by someone; to support someone"
Origin:This idiom likely comes from jousting or fencing, where a 'Stange' (rod/pole) was used for support or as a boundary, implying steadfast support. Another theory links it to old military practices where soldiers would stand by their standard (Stange).
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
In schweren Zeiten muss man seinen Freunden die Stange halten.
In difficult times, you have to stand by your friends.
- 2
Auch wenn er Fehler gemacht hat, werde ich ihm die Stange halten.
Even if he made mistakes, I will stand by him.
FAQ
How do you say "To stand by someone; to support someone" in German?
"To stand by someone; to support someone" in German is "Jemandem die Stange halten" (ˈjeːmandəm diː ˈʃtaŋə ˈhaltn̩). Example: In schweren Zeiten muss man seinen Freunden die Stange halten..
