Unterhalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unterhalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to converse", "to chat" or "to talk".

Essential properties of "unterhalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: unterhalten
  • Simple past: unterhielt
  • Participle: unterhalten

See full conjugation of unterhalten

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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 "unterhalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To have a conversation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich unterhalte mich gerne mit meinen Freunden.I like to converse with my friends.
  2. Sie unterhielten sich stundenlang über ihre Reisepläne.They talked for hours about their travel plans.
  3. Wir haben uns gestern Abend lange unterhalten.We had a long conversation last night.

2.) "To entertain someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Clown unterhielt die Kinder auf der Geburtstagsfeier.The clown entertained the children at the birthday party.
  2. Das Programm unterhält die Zuschauer sehr gut.The program entertains the audience very well.
  3. Wie können wir unsere Gäste am besten unterhalten?How can we best entertain our guests?

3.) "To maintain financially or provide for subsistence"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss seine Familie alleine unterhalten.He has to support his family alone.
  2. Die Firma unterhält mehrere Niederlassungen im Ausland.The company maintains several branches abroad.
  3. Wer unterhält dieses historische Gebäude?Who maintains this historic building?
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