der Anhalt
Translation
clue, indication, support, hold
Examples
Die Polizei hat keinen Anhalt für den Täter.
The police have no clue about the perpetrator.
Er fand Anhalt an seinem Glauben.
He found support in his faith.
Grammar Patterns
to have a clue for sth. Die Polizei hat keinen Anhalt für den Täter.
to find support in sth. Er fand Anhalt an seinem Glauben.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hinweis (hint), Indiz (indication), Stütze (support), Halt (hold)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'anhalten' (to stop, to hold on to). 'an' (on) + 'halten' (to hold).
Memory Tips
Think of 'holding on' (anhalten) to something. This gives you a 'hold' or a 'clue' to work with.