ein|behalten
Translation
to withhold, to retain, to keep, to deduct
Examples
Der Arbeitgeber behält die Steuern vom Lohn ein.
The employer withholds the taxes from the salary.
Die Kaution wird bei Schäden einbehalten.
The deposit will be retained in case of damages.
Grammar Patterns
to withhold ((sth.)) The company will withhold your bonus.
Similar Words
zurückhalten (to hold back), abziehen (to deduct); Antonyms: auszahlen (to pay out)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) + 'behalten' (to keep). Literally 'to keep in', meaning to hold something back.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'keeping' (behalten) part of a payment 'in' (ein) your own account instead of paying it out.