Anhalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anhalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "stop", "halt" or "pull over".

Essential properties of "anhalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anhalten
  • Simple past: hielt an
  • Participle: angehalten

See full conjugation of anhalten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anhalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To stop something or someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte halten Sie das Auto an der nächsten Kreuzung an.Please stop the car at the next intersection.
  2. Der Zug hielt plötzlich mitten auf der Strecke an.The train suddenly stopped in the middle of the track.
  3. Kannst du die Musik kurz anhalten? Ich muss telefonieren.Can you pause the music for a moment? I need to make a call.

2.) "To continue or persist"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Trotz der Schwierigkeiten hielt er an seinem Plan an.Despite the difficulties, he stuck to his plan.
  2. Die Regenfälle hielten die ganze Woche an.The rainfalls lasted all week.
  3. Wir müssen anhalten, bis wir eine Lösung finden.We must persist until we find a solution.

3.) "To ask, request, or urge"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hielt seine Freunde an, ihm bei dem Umzug zu helfen.He asked his friends to help him with the move.
  2. Die Lehrerin hielt die Schüler an, leise zu sein.The teacher urged the students to be quiet.
  3. Ich möchte Sie anhalten, die Regeln zu beachten.I would like to urge you to observe the rules.
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