VERB
beibehalten/ˈbaɪ̯bəˌhaltn̩/to maintain; to keep; to retain
beibehalten is a German verb that means to maintain, to keep, or to retain. It is pronounced /ˈbaɪ̯bəˌhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "behielt bei" and the past participle is "beibehalten".
Definitions
1.to continue to do or use something as before; not to change(general)
a.to continue a practice, opinion, rule, attitude, or policy without change
Wir möchten unsere bisherige Strategie beibehalten.—We want to maintain our previous strategy.
b.to keep a certain state or condition unchanged
Die Firma hat ihre Preise trotz Inflation beibehalten.—The company has maintained its prices despite inflation.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beibehalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | behalte bei |
| Present (du) | behältst bei |
| Present (er/sie/es) | behält bei |
| Preterite (ich) | behielt bei |
| Participle II | beibehalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | behielte bei |
| Imperative (singular) | behalte bei |
| Imperative (plural) | behaltet bei |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beibehalten" mean in English?
- "beibehalten" means to maintain, to keep, or to retain. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beibehalten"?
- "beibehalten" is pronounced /ˈbaɪ̯bəˌhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beibehalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beibehalten" is "beibehalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beibehalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beibehalten" becomes "behielt bei" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beibehalten"?
- "beibehalten" is a verb in German.
