halten

A2 Verb

English Translation

to hold, to stop

halten — German verb meaning to hold, to stop (A2)
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What does „halten" mean in English?

„halten" is a German verb meaning "to hold, to stop" in English. CEFR Level A2 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Example Sentences

1

Dieser Zug hält nicht in Rüdesheim.

This train does not stop in Rüdesheim.

2

Kannst du mal kurz meine Jacke halten?

Can you hold my jacket for a moment?

CEFR Level

A2

Elementary — frequently used expressions and routine tasks.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A2 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

alt — old alt — old alt — old aufhalten — to stop behalten — to keep einschalten — to switch on enthalten — to contain erhalten — to receive

Related Words

halb
half
Halbpension (die)
half board
halbtags
half-days
Halle (die)
hall
Halle (die)
hall
Hallenbad (das)
indoor swimming pool

Idioms with „halten"

„Vögel von derselben Art halten zusammen." — Birds of a feather flock together. „Er weiß reinen Mund zu halten." — He knows how to keep a close mouth.

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Full Definition: Was bedeutet „halten"?

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