VERB
einhalten/ˈaɪ̯nˌhaltn̩/to observe; to comply with; to keep (a promise/deadline)
einhalten is a German verb that means to observe, to comply with, or to keep (a promise/deadline). It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hielt ein" and the past participle is "eingehalten".
Definitions
1.to comply with or fulfill something (such as a rule, agreement, or deadline)(agreement, rules, deadlines)
a.to keep an agreement or commitment
Er hat das Versprechen eingehalten.—He kept the promise.
b.to meet a deadline
Die Frist wurde eingehalten.—The deadline was met.
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 (a promise/deadline). 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.
