festgehalten
capture · record · detain
The German word "festgehalten" is the past participle of the verb "festhalten", which means "to hold on to," "to retain," or "to record."
- Fest: firm, fixed
- Halten: to hold
Meaning:
"Festgehalten" is used to describe that something has been firmly held, either physically (e.g., holding someone's hand) or metaphorically (e.g., recording information).
Similar words:
- bewahren (to preserve)
- festsetzen (to fix, set)
- dokumentieren (to document, record)
Difference:
"Festgehalten" emphasizes the aspect of gripping or keeping securely, either physically or in memory/record.
- "Bewahren" focuses more on preserving or safeguarding.
- "Dokumentieren" highlights the act of officially recording information.
- "Festsetzen" often refers to setting boundaries or limits.
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Examples
Der Moment wurde in einem Foto festgehalten.other
The moment was captured in a photo.
Die wichtigen Informationen wurden im Bericht genau festgehalten.other
The important information was precisely recorded in the report.
Während des Treffens habe ich alle Vereinbarungen sorgfältig festgehalten.other
During the meeting I carefully recorded all agreements.
Der Verdächtige wird von der Polizei festgehalten.other
The suspect is being detained by the police.
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