Einhalten
Example: Wir müssen die Regeln im Unterricht immer einhalten.
Definition
"Einhalten" means to observe, adhere to, or comply with rules, agreements, or deadlines. It involves acting according to established standards or requirements, such as following regulations or respecting commitments, as in the example phrase 'Wir müssen die Regeln im Unterricht immer einhalten.'
Etymology
The German verb "einhalten" is a compound of 'ein' meaning 'in' or 'within' and 'halten' meaning 'to hold.' Together, "einhalten" literally means 'to hold within,' which evolved to mean keeping or maintaining something, such as rules or promises. Did you know? The concept of 'holding something within' metaphorically extends to keeping agreements or limits.
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"Einhalten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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