This is the 318th most frequent Swedish word.
stå
"Stå" means "to stand" in English.
This instance of 'stå' is used to indicate the physical act of standing, describing a position or state of being upright.
Jag står upp och tittar ut genom fönstret.
I am standing up and looking out the window.
Here, 'stå' is utilized to describe an object's placement in an upright position, referring to the books' configuration on the table.
Det står två böcker på bordet.
There are two books on the table.
In this sentence, 'stå' is used metaphorically to signify resolute determination or firmness in one's stance on a decision or belief.