English–German

“hold out” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdʊɐ̯çˌhaltən/

Example

Ich halte nicht mehr lange durch.

I can't hold out much longer.

Illustration for durchhalten (hold out)

How to say “hold out” in German

“Hold out” in German is durchhalten.

A person keeps a firm grip while moving through a long, difficult stretch without stopping.

Full entry for durchhalten: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with durchhalten

Wir müssen bis zum Ende durchhalten.

We must hold out until the end.

Tips for using durchhalten

  • Durchhalten is separable in main clauses, as in 'Ich halte durch', while the infinitive remains together.

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