VERB
aufrechterhalten/ˈaʊ̯fʁɛçtʔɛɐ̯ˌhaltn̩/to maintain; to uphold; to sustain
aufrechterhalten is a German verb that means to maintain, to uphold, or to sustain. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fʁɛçtʔɛɐ̯ˌhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erhielt aufrecht" and the past participle is "aufrechterhalten".
Definitions
1.to maintain something in its current state(to keep something continuing)
a.to keep something going, to uphold a condition, state, or situation
Die Regierung versucht, die Ordnung im Land aufrechtzuerhalten.—The government tries to maintain order in the country.
2.to uphold or affirm a decision, law, or regulation(formal/legal)
a.to confirm the validity or continuation of a decision or law
Das Gericht hat das Urteil aufrechterhalten.—The court upheld the verdict.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aufrechterhalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erhalte aufrecht |
| Present (du) | erhältst aufrecht |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erhält aufrecht |
| Preterite (ich) | erhielt aufrecht |
| Participle II | aufrechterhalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erhielte aufrecht |
| Imperative (singular) | erhalte aufrecht |
| Imperative (plural) | erhaltet aufrecht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufrechterhalten" mean in English?
- "aufrechterhalten" means to maintain, to uphold, or to sustain. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aufrechterhalten"?
- "aufrechterhalten" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fʁɛçtʔɛɐ̯ˌhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aufrechterhalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aufrechterhalten" is "aufrechterhalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "aufrechterhalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aufrechterhalten" becomes "erhielt aufrecht" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aufrechterhalten"?
- "aufrechterhalten" is a verb in German.
