refrain in German
refrain in German is Refrain, Kehrreim, zurückhalten — refrain means to stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
refrain in German
Refrain
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
Kehrreim
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
zurückhalten
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
Abstand nehmen (+ von)
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
absehen (+ von)
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
enthalten
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
unterlassen
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
verzichten (+ auf)
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
What does "refrain" mean?
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verb To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
"Please refrain from smoking near the entrance."
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noun A line or phrase repeated throughout a song or poem, often at the end of each verse.
"The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain."
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noun A frequently repeated remark, complaint, or idea.
""We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers."
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refrain in a sentence
- Please refrain from smoking near the entrance.
- She refrained from commenting on the rumor.
- The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain.
- The refrain of the folk song was easy to learn after one verse.
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What is "refrain" in German?
"refrain" in German is Refrain, Kehrreim, zurückhalten. refrain means: To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
How do you use "refrain" in a sentence?
Example: "Please refrain from smoking near the entrance." In German, "refrain" is Refrain, Kehrreim, zurückhalten.
Are there other ways to say "refrain" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "refrain": Refrain, Kehrreim, zurückhalten, Abstand nehmen (+ von), absehen (+ von), enthalten.
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