aufbewahren
keep · store
Etwas sicher an einem Ort lassen, damit es nicht verloren geht oder beschädigt wird.
The German word "aufbewahren" is a verb meaning "to store", "to keep", or "to preserve".
- It is made up of "auf" (a prefix meaning "up" or indicating completion) and the verb "bewahren", which means "to preserve" or "to safeguard".
Similar words:
- "aufheben" – to keep, to retain
- "lagern" – to store (generally for goods)
- "behalten" – to keep, to retain
Differences:
- "aufbewahren" emphasizes careful or purposeful keeping and preservation (often used for documents, valuables).
- "aufheben" can mean physically picking something up or saving something for the future, sometimes less formal.
- "lagern" refers more to storage, especially of goods or materials, often indicating location.
- "behalten" focuses on continuing to possess something, rather than the manner of storage.
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Examples
Wir müssen diesen Brief sicher aufbewahren.verb
We need to keep this letter safe.
Man sollte alle wichtigen Dokumente gut aufbewahren.verb
One should store all important documents well.
Kinder müssen ihre Sachen ordentlich aufbewahren.verb
Children must store their things properly.
Wertsachen kann man sicher im Tresor aufbewahren.verb
Valuables can be safely stored in the safe.
Wertvolle Dinge sollte man an einem sicheren Ort aufbewahren.verb
Valuable things should be kept in a safe place.
Wichtige Dokumente kann jeder an einem sicheren Ort aufbewahren.verb
Everyone can keep important documents in a safe place.
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