VERB
behalten/bəˈhaltn̩/to keep; to retain; to remember
behalten is a German verb that means to keep, to retain, or to remember. It is pronounced /bəˈhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "behielt" and the past participle is "behalten".
Definitions
1.to keep something; not to give away or lose(possession)
a.to keep possession of something
Du kannst das Buch behalten.—You can keep the book.
2.to remember or retain in one's mind(memory)
a.to memorize or retain information
Ich kann mir Namen schlecht behalten.—I'm bad at remembering names.
3.to maintain or not change a state(maintain state)
a.to not lose a quality or condition
Er behielt während der Prüfung die Ruhe.—He kept calm during the exam.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | behalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | behalte |
| Present (du) | behältst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | behält |
| Preterite (ich) | behielt |
| Participle II | behalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | behielte |
| Imperative (singular) | behalte |
| Imperative (plural) | behaltet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "behalten" mean in English?
- "behalten" means to keep, to retain, or to remember. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "behalten"?
- "behalten" is pronounced /bəˈhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "behalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "behalten" is "behalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "behalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "behalten" becomes "behielt" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "behalten"?
- "behalten" is a verb in German.
