aufhalten
- (class-7, strong, transitive) to halt, to stop; to hold (someone) up
- (class-7, strong, transitive) to hold something open (for someone) (e.g., a door)
- (class-7, reflexive, strong) to stay (in a place); to stay on
- (class-7, reflexive, strong) to bother, to deal with
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʔaʊ̯fhaltn̩/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle High German ūfhalten. Equivalent to auf- + halten. Cognates include Dutch ophouden and English uphold.
keep open
be in the way
make impossible
leave open
throw open
zum Stehen bringen
den Weg versperren
Einhalt gebieten
seinen Wohnsitz haben
domizilieren
zum Stillstand bringen
Widerstand leisten
zunichte machen
unentschieden ausgehen
offen stehen lassen
offen lassen
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