This is the 13486th most frequent German word.
bewahre
"Bewahre" means "preserve" or "protect" in English.
The verb 'bewahre' here means 'keep' or 'preserve' and is conjugated for the 1st person singular.
Ich bewahre die Briefe in einer Schachtel auf.
I keep the letters in a box.
In this imperative sentence, 'bewahre' is used to mean 'maintain' or 'keep' in the context of emotional states or behaviors.
Bewahre Ruhe und handle überlegt.
Keep calm and act thoughtfully.
Here, 'bewahre' is part of a subjunctive mood expression, implying a wish or hope, and it translates to 'protect' or 'safeguard' within the poetic context.