VERB
abhalten/ˈapˌhaltn̩/to hold (an event); to keep (from); to prevent
abhalten is a German verb that means to hold (an event), to keep (from), or to prevent. It is pronounced /ˈapˌhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hielt ab" and the past participle is "abgehalten".
Definitions
1.to organize or conduct (a meeting, event, etc.)(organization, events)
a.to formally hold or carry out an event
Die Konferenz wird morgen in Berlin abgehalten.—The conference will be held in Berlin tomorrow.
2.to keep or prevent someone from doing something(prevention)
a.to stop someone from an action (often with 'von')
Nichts kann ihn davon abhalten, sein Ziel zu verfolgen.—Nothing can keep him from pursuing his goal.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abhalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | halte ab |
| Present (du) | hältst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hält ab |
| Preterite (ich) | hielt ab |
| Participle II | abgehalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hielte ab |
| Imperative (singular) | halte ab |
| Imperative (plural) | haltet ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abhalten" mean in English?
- "abhalten" means to hold (an event), to keep (from), or to prevent. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abhalten"?
- "abhalten" is pronounced /ˈapˌhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abhalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abhalten" is "abgehalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abhalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abhalten" becomes "hielt ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abhalten"?
- "abhalten" is a verb in German.
