German Word · Intermediate
unterhalten
to maintain
Pronunciation: /ˌʊntəʁˈhaltən/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to maintain".
Example
Er hat sich mit einem Mitarbeiter über die Arbeit unterhalten.
He had a conversation about work with an employee.
Practice tips
- Practice unterhalten 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.