This is the 8037th most frequent German word.
hält
"Hält" means "holds" or "stops" in English, depending on context.
The verb 'hält' is the third-person singular present indicative form of 'halten', meaning 'to hold' in this context.
Er hält eine Tasse Tee in der Hand.
He is holding a cup of tea in his hand.
Here, 'hält' is used to mean 'to give' in the sense of delivering a lecture or presentation.
Der Lehrer hält eine interessante Vorlesung über Geschichte.
The teacher is giving an interesting lecture on history.
In this sentence, 'hält' expresses sustaining or enduring, as the bridge maintains its structural integrity despite the load.