VERB
mithalten/ˈmɪtˌhaltn̩/to keep up; to compete; to match
mithalten is a German verb that means to keep up, to compete, or to match. It is pronounced /ˈmɪtˌhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hielt mit" and the past participle is "mitgehalten".
Definitions
1.to be able to keep up with others in performance, speed, or ability; not to fall behind(performance, ability, competition)
a.to keep pace with others; not be outdone
Er kann beim Training mit den Jüngeren noch gut mithalten.—He can still keep up with the younger ones during training.
b.to compete on an equal footing
Unsere Firma kann mit der internationalen Konkurrenz mithalten.—Our company can compete with the international competition.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | mithalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | halte mit |
| Present (du) | hältst mit |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hält mit |
| Preterite (ich) | hielt mit |
| Participle II | mitgehalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hielte mit |
| Imperative (singular) | halte mit |
| Imperative (plural) | haltet mit |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "mithalten" mean in English?
- "mithalten" means to keep up, to compete, or to match. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "mithalten"?
- "mithalten" is pronounced /ˈmɪtˌhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "mithalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "mithalten" is "mitgehalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "mithalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "mithalten" becomes "hielt mit" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "mithalten"?
- "mithalten" is a verb in German.
