Bewahren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bewahren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to preserve", "to keep" or "to maintain".

Essential properties of "bewahren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bewahren
  • Simple past: bewahrte
  • Participle: bewahrt

See full conjugation of bewahren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bewahren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To keep, protect, or preserve something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die alten Traditionen bewahren.We must preserve old traditions.
  2. Sie bewahrt die Briefe ihrer Großmutter in einer Schachtel.She keeps her grandmother's letters in a box.
  3. Es ist wichtig, die Umwelt zu bewahren.It is important to protect the environment.

2.) "To keep secret or confidential"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du ein Geheimnis bewahren?Can you keep a secret?
  2. Sie bewahrte Stillschweigen über die Angelegenheit.She kept silent about the matter.
  3. Er bat sie, die Information für sich zu bewahren.He asked her to keep the information to herself.

3.) "Maintain calm or control in difficult situations"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In schwierigen Situationen ist es wichtig, Ruhe zu bewahren.In difficult situations, it is important to maintain calm.
  2. Trotz der Krise bewahrte er einen kühlen Kopf.Despite the crisis, he kept a cool head.
  3. Sie bewahrte ihre Fassung, obwohl sie sehr aufgeregt war.She maintained her composure, even though she was very agitated.
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