Vorbehalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorbehalten" is mainly used as verb meaning "to reserve", "to keep" or "to hold back". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "vorbehalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: vorbehalten
  • Simple past: behielt vor
  • Participle: vorbehalten

See full conjugation of vorbehalten

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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 "vorbehalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To reserve for specific use"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Dieses Recht ist dem Vorstand vorbehalten.This right is reserved for the board.
  2. Der Zugang ist nur bestimmten Personen vorbehalten.Access is reserved for certain persons only.
  3. Die Entscheidung bleibt dem Chef vorbehalten.The decision remains reserved for the boss.

2.) "Reserved or intended for someone"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Raum ist nur für Mitglieder vorbehalten.The room is reserved for members only.
  2. Dieses Angebot ist nur Neukunden vorbehalten.This offer is reserved for new customers only.
  3. Der Parkplatz ist dem Personal vorbehalten.The parking space is reserved for staff.
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