halten
Translation
to hold, to keep, to stop, to think
Examples
Kannst du kurz meine Tasche halten?
Can you hold my bag for a moment?
Der Bus hält an der Haltestelle.
The bus stops at the bus stop.
Er hält sein Versprechen nicht.
He is not keeping his promise.
Was hältst du von dieser Idee?
What do you think of this idea?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to hold (sth.) He is holding a glass in his hand.
to stop (vehicle) The train stops in Berlin.
((sth.)) to keep (promise, rule) She keeps her word.
((sth.)) ((of sb./sth.)) to think of (sb./sth.) What do you think of the film?
Similar Words
Synonyms: fassen, stoppen; Antonyms: loslassen
Etymology
Cognate with English 'to hold'. From Old High German 'haltan'.
Memory Tips
Direct cognate of 'hold'. Remember it also means 'to stop' (holding your position).