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Usages of halten
In der Schlange vor der Kasse halten alle mindestens einen Meter Abstand.
In the line in front of the checkout everyone keeps at least one meter of distance.
Bitte halten Sie Abstand.
Please keep your distance.
Wir halten immer einen kleinen Vorrat an Wasser und Reis im Schrank.
We always keep a small stock of water and rice in the cupboard.
Der Teig ist zu flüssig, um schöne Formen zu halten.
The dough is too liquid to keep nice shapes.
Beim Spaziergang hält die Frau die Leine immer kurz.
On the walk the woman always keeps the leash short.
Die Tür ist während der Sitzung geschlossen zu halten.
The door is to be kept closed during the meeting.
Die Wahrheit ist manchmal unbequem, aber sie hilft uns, Beziehungen ehrlich und friedlich zu halten.
The truth is sometimes uncomfortable, but it helps us keep relationships honest and peaceful.
Ich finde es schwer, meinen Vorsatz im Alltag zu halten.
I find it hard to keep my resolution in everyday life.
Mein Wanderstock hilft mir, das Gleichgewicht zu halten, wenn der Weg rutschig ist.
My trekking pole helps me keep my balance when the path is slippery.
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