wahren
Translation
to preserve, to maintain, to safeguard, to keep
Examples
Wir müssen den Frieden wahren.
We must preserve the peace.
Er will seinen guten Ruf wahren.
He wants to maintain his good reputation.
Sie wahrt immer die Contenance.
She always keeps her composure.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) wahren to preserve/maintain (sth.) We must preserve the peace.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bewahren, erhalten, schützen; Antonyms: aufgeben, vernachlässigen
Etymology
Related to the adjective 'wahr' (true). The original meaning was 'to prove true, to vouch for', which later shifted to 'to look after, to guard'.
Memory Tips
To 'wahren' something is to keep it 'wahr' (true) to its original form. You 'wahren' your honor by staying true to your principles.