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keep in German

keep in German is Burgfried, Donjon, Bergfried — keep means to hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.

keep in German

Burgfried
noun
Donjon
noun
Bergfried
noun
(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
Lebensunterhalt
noun
The food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.
aushalten
verb
To supply with necessities and financially support (a person).
behalten
verb
(ditransitive) To maintain the condition of; to preserve in a certain state.
aufheben
verb
(ditransitive) To maintain the condition of; to preserve in a certain state.
halten
verb
To remain edible or otherwise usable.
behalten
verb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
halten
verb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
bewahren
verb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
erhalten
verb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
aufheben
verb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
fernhalten
verb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.

What does "keep" mean?

  1. verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
    "You can keep the book, I have another copy."
  2. verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
    "Keep going, we're nearly there."
  3. verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
    "They keep chickens in the back garden."
  4. verb To honour or fulfil a promise, rule, or appointment.
    "She always keeps her word."

keep in a sentence

  • You can keep the book, I have another copy.
  • She kept all her old letters in a box.
  • Keep going, we're nearly there.
  • Please keep quiet during the performance.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "keep" in German?

"keep" in German is Burgfried, Donjon, Bergfried. keep means: To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.

How do you use "keep" in a sentence?

Example: "You can keep the book, I have another copy." In German, "keep" is Burgfried, Donjon, Bergfried.

Are there other ways to say "keep" in German?

Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "keep": Burgfried, Donjon, Bergfried, Lebensunterhalt, aushalten, behalten.

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