No. 15,534 in German
vorhalten
To reproach, hold against, or present.
In a sentence
Er hält mir meine Fehler vor.
He reproaches me for my mistakes.
The verb 'vorhalten' here expresses reproach or admonishment.
Die Tasche hält noch viele Überraschungen vor.
The bag still has many surprises in store.
In this context, 'vorhalten' indicates something being present or available for discovery.
Der Vortragende hielt eine beeindruckende Rede vor.
The speaker delivered an impressive speech.
Here, 'vorhalten' refers to presenting or delivering something publicly.
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