This is the 673rd most frequent Afrikaans word.
gestaan
"Gestaan" means "stood" in English.
Here 'gestaan' describes the position of the book, indicating that it was upright and stationary.
Die boek het op die tafel gestaan.
The book stood on the table.
In this sentence, 'gestaan' demonstrates the physical standing of a person in a specific location and condition.
Ek het buite in die reën gestaan.
I stood outside in the rain.
This usage shows 'gestaan' indicating being stationary at a location, combined with another concurrent action.