No. 8,037 in German
hält
"Hält" means "holds" or "stops" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Er hält eine Tasse Tee in der Hand.
He is holding a cup of tea in his hand.
The verb 'hält' is the third-person singular present indicative form of 'halten', meaning 'to hold' in this context.
Der Lehrer hält eine interessante Vorlesung über Geschichte.
The teacher is giving an interesting lecture on history.
Here, 'hält' is used to mean 'to give' in the sense of delivering a lecture or presentation.
Die Brücke hält die Last des schweren Verkehrs stand.
The bridge bears the weight of heavy traffic.
In this sentence, 'hält' expresses sustaining or enduring, as the bridge maintains its structural integrity despite the load.
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