anhalten/ˈanˌhaltn̩/to stop; to pause; to persist
anhalten is a German verb that means to stop, to pause, or to persist. It is pronounced /ˈanˌhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hielt an" and the past participle is "angehalten".
Definitions
1.to stop or bring something to a stop(motion, travel)
a.to stop a vehicle or person (transitive/intransitive)
Der Busfahrer musste plötzlich anhalten.—The bus driver had to stop suddenly.
2.to pause, to cease temporarily(action, process)
a.to temporarily interrupt an activity or process
Bitte das Gespräch kurz anhalten.—Please pause the conversation briefly.
3.to persist, continue to last (of effects, weather, feelings)(state, condition)
a.for a condition or situation to continue
Die Hitze wird vermutlich noch einige Tage anhalten.—The heat will probably persist for a few more days.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anhalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | halte an |
| Present (du) | hältst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hält an |
| Preterite (ich) | hielt an |
| Participle II | angehalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hielte an |
| Imperative (singular) | halt an |
| Imperative (plural) | haltet an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anhalten" mean in English?
- "anhalten" means to stop, to pause, or to persist. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anhalten"?
- "anhalten" is pronounced /ˈanˌhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anhalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anhalten" is "angehalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anhalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anhalten" becomes "hielt an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anhalten"?
- "anhalten" is a verb in German.
