unterhalten — meaning in English
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English meaning
- chat verb To talk with someone in a relaxed, informal way.
- converse verb To talk with someone; to have a conversation.
- divert verb To change the direction or course of something.
- entertain verb To hold someone's attention pleasantly; to amuse.
- maintain verb To keep something in its current, good condition over time.
- sustain verb To keep something going or in existence over time.
- upkeep noun The ongoing work or cost of keeping something in good condition.
- while noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
Senses
unterhalten is used for these senses in English:
- converse (formal, intransitive) To talk; to engage in conversation.
- divert (transitive) To entertain or amuse (by diverting the attention)
- entertain (obsolete) to take or keep in one's service; to maintain; to support; to harbour; to keep
- maintain To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14th c.]
- sustain (transitive) To provide for or nourish.
- sustain To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support.
- upkeep (transitive, British) To maintain (something) or keep it in good repair.
- while (transitive) To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.
chat — full definition
- verb To talk with someone in a relaxed, informal way.
- verb To exchange written or spoken messages in real time online.
- noun A casual, friendly conversation.
- noun An online space or feature for exchanging real-time messages.
converse — full definition
- verb To talk with someone; to have a conversation.
- adj Reversed in order or relationship; opposite.
- noun The opposite or reverse of something, especially a statement or idea.