haften
Translation
to adhere, to stick, to be liable
Examples
Der Aufkleber haftet gut auf dem Glas.
The sticker adheres well to the glass.
Eltern haften für ihre Kinder.
Parents are liable for their children.
Sein Blick haftete auf ihr.
His gaze was fixed on her.
Der Geruch haftet in der Kleidung.
The smell clings to the clothes.
Grammar Patterns
((an/auf+3)) to stick/adhere to sth. Der Aufkleber haftet an der Tür.
((für+4)) to be liable for sth. Eltern haften für ihre Kinder.
((j-m)) ((im Gedächtnis)) to stick in (sb.'s) memory Das Bild haftet mir im Gedächtnis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kleben, verantwortlich sein; Antonyms: sich lösen, freisprechen
Etymology
Related to 'haben' (to have), in the sense of 'holding' on to something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Haft' (custody/prison), where someone is 'held' responsible. Or a 'Heftpflaster' (adhesive bandage) that 'sticks' to the skin.