Festhalten
Example: Bitte halten Sie das Seil fest, damit niemand fällt.
Definition
"Festhalten" means to hold something firmly or securely, often to prevent it from moving, falling, or being lost. It is used when someone grasps or keeps a firm grip on an object, such as in the example phrase, 'Please hold the rope firmly so that no one falls.'
Etymology
The German verb "festhalten" is a compound of 'fest,' meaning firm or tight, and 'halten,' meaning to hold. Together, they literally mean to hold firmly. Did you know? The word reflects the action of gripping something tightly to prevent it from slipping or falling.
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"Festhalten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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