No. 873 in German
haltung
" Haltung" in English means "posture," "attitude," or "stance," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Seine Haltung gegenüber Fremden ist sehr freundlich.
His attitude towards strangers is very friendly.
In this sentence, 'Haltung' refers to an individual's attitude or stance on a particular matter.
Die Haltung des Körpers ist wichtig für eine gesunde Wirbelsäule.
The posture of the body is important for a healthy spine.
Here, 'Haltung' describes physical posture or the way one holds their body.
Ihre Haltung in dieser Diskussion war bemerkenswert neutral.
Her stance in this discussion was remarkably neutral.
In this context, 'Haltung' indicates a person's position or approach within a debate or discussion.
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