German Word · Intermediate
anhalten
to continue, to last
Pronunciation: /ˈʔanhaltn̩/
Meaning
to continue, to last
Example
Wir müssen an der roten Ampel anhalten.
We have to stop at the red light.
Practice tips
- Practice anhalten out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.