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 security 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
Composed of 'ein-' (in) + 'behalten' (to keep). It literally means 'to keep in', as in holding something back.
Memory Tips
Think of 'keeping' (behalten) money 'in' (ein) the company's hands, like withholding taxes.