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#1265 · Verb · VERB

anhalten

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anhalten is a German verb. It’s the #1265 most frequently used German word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.

Forms you’ll actually hear

Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken German. The top 3 forms cover about 88% of everyday use — learn these first.

anhalten57%
angehalten21%
anhält10%
Show 2 more forms
anzuhalten9%
anhielt2%

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