aufhalten

Signification

1. (class-7,strong,transitive) to halt, to stop; to hold (someone) up
2. (class-7,strong,transitive) to hold something open (for someone) (e.g., a door)
3. (class-7,reflexive,strong) to stay (in a place); to stay on
4. (class-7,reflexive,strong) to bother, to deal with

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈʔaʊ̯fhaltn̩/

Étymologie

From Middle High German ūfhalten. Equivalent to auf- + halten. Cognates include Dutch ophouden and English uphold.