VERB
festhalten/ˈfɛstˌhaltn̩/to hold on (to); to hold tight; to record (in writing)
festhalten is a German verb that means to hold on (to), to hold tight, or to record (in writing). It is pronounced /ˈfɛstˌhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hielt fest" and the past participle is "festgehalten".
Definitions
1.to hold on tightly to something or someone(physically)
a.to grasp firmly and not let go
Bitte halte dich während der Fahrt gut fest.—Please hold on tightly during the ride.
2.to write down or record; to note officially(writing/documentation)
a.to record in writing
Die Vereinbarung wurde im Protokoll festgehalten.—The agreement was recorded in the minutes.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | festhalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | halte fest |
| Present (du) | hältst fest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hält fest |
| Preterite (ich) | hielt fest |
| Participle II | festgehalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hielte fest |
| Imperative (singular) | halte fest |
| Imperative (plural) | haltet fest |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "festhalten" mean in English?
- "festhalten" means to hold on (to), to hold tight, or to record (in writing). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "festhalten"?
- "festhalten" is pronounced /ˈfɛstˌhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "festhalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "festhalten" is "festgehalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "festhalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "festhalten" becomes "hielt fest" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "festhalten"?
- "festhalten" is a verb in German.
