Fernhalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fernhalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to keep away", "to keep at bay" or "to keep off".

Essential properties of "fernhalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: fernhalten
Simple past: hielt fern
Participle: ferngehalten

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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 "fernhalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To keep at a distance or away"

Definition: "To keep something or someone at a distance or away."
Translation(s): to keep away, to keep at bay, to keep off, to keep clear of
Synonym(s): abhalten, distanzieren
Antonym(s): nähern, annähern
Related word(s): entfernen, abschirmen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er versucht, die Kinder von der Straße fernzuhalten.He tries to keep the children off the street.
Sie wollte die Katze vom Tisch fernhalten.She wanted to keep the cat off the table.
Wir müssen uns von schlechten Einflüssen fernhalten.We must keep ourselves away from bad influences.

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