Behalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Behalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to keep", "to retain" or "to hold on to".

Essential properties of "behalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: behalten
  • Simple past: behielt
  • Participle: behalten

See full conjugation of behalten

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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 "behalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To keep in possession"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich möchte dieses Buch behalten.I would like to keep this book.
  2. Kannst du ein Geheimnis für dich behalten?Can you keep a secret to yourself?
  3. Sie hat die Münze als Andenken behalten.She kept the coin as a souvenir.

2.) "To remember, to keep in mind"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich kann mir Namen gut behalten.I can remember names well.
  2. Bitte behalten Sie diese Information für sich.Please keep this information to yourself.
  3. Er konnte die komplizierte Formel nicht behalten.He couldn't remember the complicated formula.

3.) "To maintain a position or state"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie will ihren Job behalten.She wants to keep her job.
  2. Wir müssen die Ruhe behalten.We must remain calm.
  3. Der Athlet konnte seine Führung behalten.The athlete was able to maintain his lead.
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