vorbehalten/ˈfoːɐ̯bəˌhaltn̩/to reserve; to be subject to; to withhold
vorbehalten is a German verb that means to reserve, to be subject to, or to withhold. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯bəˌhaltn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "behielt vor" and the past participle is "vorbehalten".
Definitions
1.to reserve something for oneself; to retain (a right, etc.)(formal, law, business)
a.to explicitly retain the right to do something or make a decision later
Der Veranstalter behält sich das Recht vor, das Programm zu ändern.—The organizer reserves the right to change the program.
2.to be subject to (something depends on a certain condition or approval)(passive usage, legal/administrative)
a.to be pending or dependent on approval or a specific condition
Die Genehmigung ist noch vorbehalten.—The approval is still pending/subject to (final decision).
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vorbehalten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | behalte vor |
| Present (du) | behältst vor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | behält vor |
| Preterite (ich) | behielt vor |
| Participle II | vorbehalten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | behielte vor |
| Imperative (singular) | behalte vor |
| Imperative (plural) | behaltet vor |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vorbehalten" mean in English?
- "vorbehalten" means to reserve, to be subject to, or to withhold. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vorbehalten"?
- "vorbehalten" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯bəˌhaltn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vorbehalten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vorbehalten" is "vorbehalten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vorbehalten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vorbehalten" becomes "behielt vor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vorbehalten"?
- "vorbehalten" is a verb in German.
