Verhalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verhalten" is mainly used as verb meaning "behave", "act" or "conduct oneself". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "verhalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: verhalten
Simple past: verhielt
Participle: verhalten

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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 "verhalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To behave or act in a certain way"

"Verhalten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To act in a specific manner; to behave."
Translation(s): behave, act, conduct oneself
Synonym(s): sich benehmen, sich betragen
Related word(s): Verhalten, das Verhalten, Verhalten

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat sich gestern Abend sehr seltsam verhalten.He behaved very strangely last night.
Kinder sollten lernen, sich in der Schule richtig zu verhalten.Children should learn to behave properly at school.
Sie wusste nicht, wie sie sich in dieser Situation verhalten sollte.She didn't know how she should behave in this situation.

2.) "To relate to something proportionally"

"Verhalten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To refer to something in terms of proportion or relationship."
Translation(s): relate, be proportional, stand in relation
Synonym(s): sich beziehen, in Beziehung stehen
Related word(s): Verhältnis

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Kosten verhalten sich proportional zum Ertrag.The costs are proportional to the revenue.
Die Geschwindigkeit verhält sich umgekehrt proportional zur Masse.Speed is inversely proportional to mass.
Das Einkommen verhält sich nicht immer proportional zur Arbeitszeit.Income is not always proportional to working hours.

3.) "Moderate or restrained"

"Verhalten", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Moderate, restrained, subdued."
Translation(s): restrained, subdued, moderate, cautious
Synonym(s): zurückhaltend, gedämpft
Antonym(s): ungezügelt
Related word(s): Zurückhaltung

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Reaktion war verhalten.His reaction was restrained.
Sie zeigte eine verhaltene Begeisterung.She showed subdued enthusiasm.
Das Publikum applaudierte verhalten.The audience applauded cautiously.

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