halten/ˈhaltn̩/to hold; to stop; to keep
halten is a German verb that means to hold, to stop, or to keep. It is pronounced /ˈhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hielt" and the past participle is "gehalten".
Definitions
1.to hold; to keep something in a position(hold in the hand or keep in place)
a.to have or keep something in your hand or in a steady position
Kannst du bitte meine Tasche halten?—Can you please hold my bag?
2.to stop (of vehicles, people)(cease movement, vehicles etc.)
a.to come to a stop (especially of vehicles)
Der Bus hält an der nächsten Haltestelle.—The bus stops at the next stop.
3.to keep; to maintain (a condition, state, or opinion)(maintain a state or opinion)
a.to maintain or keep something (e.g. a promise, cleanliness, order)
Du solltest dein Zimmer sauber halten.—You should keep your room clean.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | halten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | halte |
| Present (du) | hältst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hält |
| Preterite (ich) | hielt |
| Participle II | gehalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hielte |
| Imperative (singular) | halt |
| Imperative (plural) | haltet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "halten" mean in English?
- "halten" means to hold, to stop, or to keep. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "halten"?
- "halten" is pronounced /ˈhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "halten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "halten" is "gehalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "halten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "halten" becomes "hielt" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "halten"?
- "halten" is a verb in German.
