German Word · Intermediate
halten
to stop, to halt, to hold back
Pronunciation: /ˈhaltn̩/
Meaning
to stop, to halt, to hold back
Example
einen Elfmeter halten
to save a penalty kick
Practice tips
- Practice halten 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.