fern|halten
Translation
to keep away, to hold off, to keep at a distance
Examples
Halte die Kinder vom Feuer fern.
Keep the children away from the fire.
Er hält sich von Problemen fern.
He stays away from problems.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((from sth.)) to keep (sb./sth.) away (from sth.) Keep the children away from the fire.
((sich)) ((from sth.)) to stay away (from sth.) He stays away from problems.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meiden, vermeiden; Antonyms: annähern, anziehen
Etymology
From 'fern' (far, away) + 'halten' (to hold, keep). Literally 'to hold far'.
Memory Tips
Imagine physically HOLDING (halten) someone FAR (fern) away from something dangerous.