zuhalten

hält zu · hat zugehalten · hielt zu
Based on: halten, zu
zu verb
  1. to hold shut
  2. to move straight toward
1.

to hold shut

Opposite: aufhalten
(Mainly used for doors.)
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Examples
  • Thomas hält die Tür zu, damit Maria nicht in die Küche kommt.
  • Thomas holds the door (shut), so Maria can't enter the kitchen.
2.

to move straight toward

("zuhalten auf+Acc" - in the sense of driving or walking toward something or someone. MUST be used with "auf" as a preposition. )
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  • Die Einhornherde hält direkt auf  uns zu.
  • The mob of unicorns is heading right at/toward us.
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How many meanings does the German word 'zuhalten' have?

zuhalten has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to hold shut , 2. to move straight toward.

What is the past tense of 'zuhalten'?

hat zugehalten / hielt zu

What is the er/sie/es form of 'zuhalten'?

er/sie/es hält zu

What is 'zuhalten' related to?

The word 'zuhalten' is related to halten and zu.

Where can I learn more about 'zuhalten'?

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