bei|behalten
Translation
to maintain, to keep, to retain
Examples
Wir sollten diese Gewohnheit beibehalten.
We should maintain this habit.
Er hat seinen Kurs trotz Kritik beibehalten.
He maintained his course despite criticism.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to maintain sth. We have maintained the old regulation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bewahren, aufrechterhalten; Antonyms: ändern, aufgeben
Etymology
Composed of 'bei-' (by, with) and 'halten' (to hold, keep). It literally means 'to hold by' or 'to keep with'.
Memory Tips
Think of holding ('halten') onto a habit and keeping it 'bei' (by) your side.