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Haften Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Haften" is used as verb with the meaning of "stick", "adhere" or "cling".
Essential properties of "haften"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: haften
- Simple past: haftete
- Participle: gehaftet
regularintransitive
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 "haften" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To stick or cling"
- Definition: "To adhere or stick to a surface."
- Translation(s): stick, adhere, cling
- Synonym(s): kleben, anhaften
- Antonym(s): lösen
- Related word(s): anhängen, Festhalten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Kaugummi haftet an meinem Schuh.
- Die Farbe haftet nicht gut auf dieser Oberfläche.
- Das Pflaster haftet nicht mehr und fällt ab.
2.) "To be legally responsible"
- Definition: "To be responsible or legally liable for something."
- Translation(s): be liable, be responsible, answer for
- Synonym(s): verantworten, einstehen
- Related word(s): Haftung, haftbar
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Geschäftsführer haftet persönlich für die Schulden der Firma.
- Eltern haften für ihre minderjährigen Kinder.
- Wer haftet für den Schaden bei einem Unfall?
3.) "To linger or stick in one's mind"
- Definition: "To remain in memory or in the mind."
- Translation(s): linger, remain, stick in mind
- Synonym(s): bleiben, verbleiben
- Antonym(s): vergessen
- Related word(s): einprägen, merken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Diese Erinnerung wird für immer in meinem Gedächtnis haften.
- Der Geruch haftete noch lange in der Nase.
- Die Worte des Lehrers hafteten in den Köpfen der Schüler.