die Beibehaltung
Translation
retention, maintenance, keeping
Examples
Die Beibehaltung der Tradition ist wichtig.
The maintenance of tradition is important.
Er plädierte für die Beibehaltung des Status quo.
He argued for the retention of the status quo.
Grammar Patterns
the retention/maintenance ((of sth.)) the retention/maintenance of something The retention of the old rules was discussed.
Similar Words
Erhaltung (preservation), Aufrechterhaltung (maintenance); Antonym: Abschaffung (abolition)
Etymology
From the verb `beibehalten` (to keep). It breaks down into `bei-` (by, with) + `behalten` (to keep) + `-ung` (noun suffix). Literally 'a keeping-by'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'keeping something *by* your side' to remember its meaning of retention or maintenance.