Festhalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Festhalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "hold on", "hold fast" or "grasp".

Essential properties of "festhalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: festhalten
Simple past: hielt fest
Participle: festgehalten

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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 "festhalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To hold on, to grasp firmly"

Definition: "To hold or grasp something firmly. To keep something in a fixed position."
Translation(s): hold on, hold fast, grasp, cling to
Synonym(s): halten, greifen, packen
Antonym(s): loslassen
Related word(s): ergreifen, umklammern

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte festhalten, die Fahrt beginnt.Please hold on, the ride is starting.
Er musste sich am Geländer festhalten, um nicht zu fallen.He had to hold onto the railing to avoid falling.
Das Kind hielt seine Mutter fest.The child held its mother tightly.

2.) "To record or document"

Definition: "To record or document something in writing or otherwise."
Translation(s): record, document, note down, capture
Synonym(s): Aufzeichnen, Notieren, Protokollieren
Related word(s): Aufschreiben, Dokumentieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Ergebnisse schriftlich festhalten.We need to record the results in writing.
In diesem Buch hält der Autor seine Erlebnisse fest.In this book, the author records his experiences.
Bitte halten Sie alle wichtigen Punkte im Protokoll fest.Please record all important points in the minutes.

3.) "To insist on an opinion or firmly maintain a position"

Definition: "To insist on an opinion or decision. To firmly maintain a position."
Translation(s): insist on, stick to, hold on to, maintain
Synonym(s): Beharren, Bestehen auf
Antonym(s): Nachgeben
Related word(s): sich festlegen, beibehalten

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hält an seiner Meinung fest, obwohl alle dagegen sind.He sticks to his opinion, even though everyone is against it.
Wir müssen an unseren Prinzipien festhalten.We must stick to our principles.
Die Regierung hält trotz Kritik an ihrem Plan fest.Despite criticism, the government is sticking to its plan.

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