No. 13,235 in German
aufrechterhalten
To maintain or uphold.
In a sentence
Er bemühte sich, den Kontakt zu alten Freunden aufrechtzuerhalten.
He made an effort to maintain contact with old friends.
Here, "aufrechtzuerhalten" expresses the continuous effort required to maintain a social relationship.
Die Forscher versuchen, das Gleichgewicht des Ökosystems aufrechtzuerhalten.
The researchers try to sustain the balance of the ecosystem.
In this sentence, "aufrechtzuerhalten" denotes the preservation of a delicate and vital state.
Es ist wichtig, die Traditionen der Familie aufrechtzuerhalten.
It is important to uphold the family traditions.
"Aufrechtzuerhalten" in this context emphasizes the act of keeping and respecting cultural or familial heritage across time.
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