German Word · Intermediate
festhalten
to clearly state, to say for the record
Pronunciation: [ˈfɛstˌhaltn̩]
Meaning
to clearly state, to say for the record
Example
Er wollte fliehen, aber ich konnte ihn festhalten.
He wanted to flee, but I was able to hold on to him.
Practice tips
- Practice festhalten 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.