Anhalten
Example: Bitte anhalten, wenn die Ampel rot ist.
Definition
"Anhalten" means to stop or pause an action or movement, often used to instruct someone or something to cease motion temporarily or permanently, such as stopping a vehicle or halting an activity. For example, "Bitte anhalten, wenn die Ampel rot ist" means "Please stop when the traffic light is red."
Etymology
The German verb "anhalten" comes from the prefix "an-" meaning 'on' or 'at' combined with "halten," which means 'to hold.' Together, "anhalten" literally means 'to hold on' or 'to stop.' Did you know? This verb is related to the English word 'hold,' reflecting their common Germanic roots.
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"Anhalten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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