# instand

instand is a German adverb meaning “in good, working condition”.

## Meanings

1. in good, working condition

## Examples

- Wer hält es instand? — Who's maintaining it?
- Tom setzt seinen Wagen instand. — Tom is repairing his car.
- Hast du das Thermostat wieder instand gesetzt? — Have you fixed the thermostat?
- Können Sie meinen Rechner wieder instand setzen? — Can you fix my computer?
- Ich ließ die Tür instand setzen. — I had the door mended.

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URL: https://wordwide.space/de-en/wort/instand