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