No. 4,652 in German

unterhalten

To entertain, converse, or maintain.

In a sentence

Wir unterhalten uns über die neuesten Nachrichten.
We discuss the latest news.
In this sentence, 'unterhalten' is reflexive ('unterhalten uns') and means 'to talk or discuss with each other'.
Sie unterhält die Gäste mit ihrer zauberhaften Stimme.
She entertains the guests with her enchanting voice.
Here, 'unterhalten' means 'to entertain' and describes someone providing amusement or enjoyment to others.
Er möchte sich finanziell unterhalten können.
He wants to be able to support himself financially.
In this context, 'unterhalten' is used metaphorically to mean 'to sustain' or 'to support oneself'.

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