No. 4,907 in German
ahold
The German word "ahold" does not exist; it is an English term meaning "a grip or grasp."
In a sentence
Ich habe versucht, ahold von ihm zu bekommen.
I tried to get ahold of him.
Used to indicate an attempt to contact or reach someone.
Kannst du ahold den Schlüssel nehmen?
Can you take ahold of the key?
Used to mean physically gripping or taking hold of an object.
Sie musste sich ahold ihrer Emotionen nehmen.
She had to take ahold of her emotions.
Used metaphorically to describe mastering or controlling one's feelings or state of mind.
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