unterhalten/ˌʊntɐˈhaltn̩/to entertain; to support; to maintain (a conversation)
unterhalten is a German verb that means to entertain, to support, or to maintain (a conversation). It is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "unterhielt" and the past participle is "unterhalten".
Definitions
1.to amuse or entertain someone(amuse, entertain)
a.to amuse or provide enjoyment
Er unterhält die Gäste mit lustigen Geschichten.—He entertains the guests with funny stories.
2.to support someone financially, provide for them(financially support)
a.to provide sustenance or funds for someone
Er unterhält seine Familie allein.—He supports his family alone.
3.to maintain or keep up, e.g. a conversation or relationship(maintain, keep up)
a.to keep up (a conversation)
Sie unterhalten eine angeregte Unterhaltung.—They are having an animated conversation.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | unterhalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | unterhalte |
| Present (du) | unterhältst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | unterhält |
| Preterite (ich) | unterhielt |
| Participle II | unterhalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | unterhielte |
| Imperative (singular) | unterhalte |
| Imperative (plural) | unterhaltet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unterhalten" mean in English?
- "unterhalten" means to entertain, to support, or to maintain (a conversation). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "unterhalten"?
- "unterhalten" is pronounced /ˌʊntɐˈhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "unterhalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "unterhalten" is "unterhalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "unterhalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "unterhalten" becomes "unterhielt" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "unterhalten"?
- "unterhalten" is a verb in German.
