Aufbewahren
Example: Wir müssen die alten Briefe sicher aufbewahren.
Definition
"Aufbewahren" means to keep or store something carefully, especially items of historical or personal value, in order to protect and preserve them for future use or reference. For example, "Wir müssen die alten Briefe sicher aufbewahren" means we must safely keep the old letters.
Etymology
The German verb "aufbewahren" is a compound of "auf" (up/on) and "bewahren" (to guard or preserve). It literally means to guard or preserve something by placing it somewhere safe. Did you know? The root "bewahren" comes from Old High German "biwāren," meaning to protect or keep safe.
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