ein|halten
Translation
to comply with, to observe, to keep (a promise), to meet (a deadline)
Examples
Man muss die Regeln einhalten.
One must comply with the rules.
Wir müssen den Termin einhalten.
We have to meet the deadline.
Er hat sein Versprechen nicht eingehalten.
He did not keep his promise.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to comply with sth. You must comply with the rules.
Similar Words
befolgen (to follow), beachten (to observe), respektieren (to respect)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) + 'halten' (to hold, keep). The idea is to 'hold' oneself 'within' the lines or rules.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'holding' ('halten') yourself 'in' ('ein') a certain boundary, like a rule or a deadline. You don't go outside of it.