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Holen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Holen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fetch", "to get" or "to pick up".
Essential properties of "holen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: holen
- Simple past: holte
- Participle: geholt
regulartransitive
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 "holen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To bring or pick up something/someone"
- Definition: "To bring or pick up something or someone from one place to another."
- Translation(s): to fetch, to get, to pick up, to bring
- Synonym(s): bringen, Abholen
- Antonym(s): bringen
- Related word(s): mitbringen, herbringen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich muss noch das Paket von der Post holen.
- Er wird seine Schwester von der Schule holen.
- Kannst du bitte die Milch aus dem Kühlschrank holen?
2.) "To obtain or acquire something"
- Definition: "To obtain or acquire something."
- Translation(s): to get, to obtain, to acquire, to fetch
- Synonym(s): bekommen, beschaffen
- Antonym(s): verlieren
- Related word(s): erhalten, erwerben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er konnte die notwendigen Informationen holen.
- Sie hat sich Rat von einem Experten geholt.
- Ich musste Hilfe holen.
3.) "To call or attract someone"
- Definition: "To call or attract someone."
- Translation(s): to call, to attract, to fetch (someone)
- Synonym(s): rufen, Herbeirufen
- Related word(s): anlocken, Anziehen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er holte seinen Freund zu sich.
- Sie holte die Kinder ins Haus.
- Der Hund holt den Ball zurück.
4.) "To get something for oneself"
- Definition: "To get something for oneself."
- Translation(s): to get (for oneself), to fetch (for oneself)
- Synonym(s): sich beschaffen, sich besorgen
- Related word(s): sich nehmen, sich klarmachen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich werde mir ein Eis holen.
- Er holt sich jeden Morgen die Zeitung.
- Sie holt sich immer die neuesten Bücher.
5.) "Retrieve something or someone"
- Definition: "To retrieve something or someone."
- Translation(s): fetch, get, retrieve, pick up
- Synonym(s): zurückholen, wiederholen
- Antonym(s): verlieren
- Related word(s): wiederbekommen, zurückgewinnen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich muss meine Sachen aus dem Büro holen.
- Er holte seine verlorene Tasche.
- Sie holte ihren Hund vom Tierheim zurück.