mit|halten
Translation
to keep up, to compete, to keep pace
Examples
Es ist schwer, mit den Jüngeren mitzuhalten.
It's hard to keep up with the younger ones.
Sie versucht, im Tempo mitzuhalten.
She tries to keep up with the pace.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb./sth.)) mithalten to keep up ((with sb./sth.)) He can keep up with the best.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schritt halten (to keep pace), konkurrieren (to compete)
Etymology
Prefix `mit-` (with) + verb `halten` (to hold, keep). Literally 'to hold one's position with others'.
Memory Tips
Imagine trying to 'hold' your position 'with' the others in a race, i.e., to keep up.