VERB
einhalten/ˈaɪ̯nˌhaltn̩/to observe; to comply with; to keep
einhalten is a German verb that means to observe, to comply with, or to keep. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hielt ein" and the past participle is "eingehalten".
Definitions
1.to respect or abide by something (such as rules, deadlines, agreements)(rules, agreements)
a.to comply with rules, regulations, agreements, or deadlines
Wir müssen die Frist unbedingt einhalten.—We absolutely have to meet the deadline.
b.to keep a promise or commitment
Er konnte das Versprechen nicht einhalten.—He could not keep the promise.
2.to maintain a specified quantity, limit, or distance(amount, distance, etc.)
a.to maintain a safe distance
Bitte halten Sie genügend Abstand ein.—Please keep enough distance.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | einhalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | halte ein |
| Present (du) | hältst ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hält ein |
| Preterite (ich) | hielt ein |
| Participle II | eingehalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hielte ein |
| Imperative (singular) | halte ein |
| Imperative (plural) | haltet ein |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einhalten" mean in English?
- "einhalten" means to observe, to comply with, or to keep. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "einhalten"?
- "einhalten" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "einhalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "einhalten" is "eingehalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "einhalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "einhalten" becomes "hielt ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "einhalten"?
- "einhalten" is a verb in German.
