halten
Translation
to hold, to stop, to keep, to consider
Examples
Du hältst das Buch.
You are holding the book.
Der Bus hält hier.
The bus stops here.
Ich halte das für eine gute Idee.
I consider that a good idea.
Was hältst du von dem Film?
What do you think of the film?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to hold sth. You are holding the book.
((sb./sth.)) ((für+4)) to consider sb./sth. as sth. I consider that a good idea.
((von+3)) to think of sth. What do you think of the plan?
Similar Words
Synonyms: fassen (to grasp), stoppen (to stop); Antonyms: loslassen (to let go)
Etymology
From Old High German 'haltan', cognate with English 'hold'.
Memory Tips
The English word 'hold' is a direct cognate. The command 'Halt!' means 'Stop!'.