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Herhalten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Herhalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "serve as", "stand in for" or "be a scapegoat".
Essential properties of "herhalten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: herhalten
- Simple past: hielt her
- Participle: hergehalten
irregularseparableintransitive
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 "herhalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Serve as a substitute or scapegoat"
- Definition: "To serve as a substitute or scapegoat in a situation."
- Translation(s): serve as, stand in for, be a scapegoat, be held responsible
- Synonym(s): dienen, ersetzen
- Related word(s): ersatzweise, stellvertretend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er muss immer als Sündenbock herhalten.
- Das alte Auto muss als Ersatz herhalten.
- Ich kann nicht immer für alles herhalten.
2.) "Hold or support physically"
- Definition: "To hold or support something physically."
- Translation(s): hold, support, hold up
- Synonym(s): halten, tragen
- Related word(s): stützen, festhalten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Kannst du die Leiter kurz herhalten?
- Er musste den schweren Sack herhalten.
- Sie ließ ihn den Schirm herhalten.