Wahren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wahren" is used as verb with the meaning of "maintain", "preserve" or "uphold".

Essential properties of "wahren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: wahren
  • Simple past: wahrte
  • Participle: gewahrt

See full conjugation of wahren

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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 "wahren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To maintain or preserve something as it is"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es ist wichtig, die Traditionen zu wahren.It is important to maintain traditions.
  2. Wir müssen die Integrität der Daten wahren.We must preserve the integrity of the data.
  3. Er versucht, den Frieden in der Familie zu wahren.He tries to maintain peace in the family.

2.) "To defend or protect something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat seine Rechte erfolgreich gewahrt.He successfully asserted his rights.
  2. Die Polizei muss die öffentliche Ordnung wahren.The police must maintain public order.
  3. Es ist wichtig, die Unabhängigkeit der Institutionen zu wahren.It is important to safeguard the independence of institutions.
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