verhalten
behave
Die Art und Weise, wie jemand in einer bestimmten Situation handelt oder reagiert.
The German word "verhalten" is a verb that means "to behave" or "to conduct oneself". It can also function as a noun meaning "behavior" or "conduct". The root of the word is "halten," which means "to hold", combined with the prefix "ver", indicating a sense of change or transformation.
Similar words in German include "benehmen" (to behave), "handeln" (to act), and "agieren" (to act). The difference lies in their nuances: while "verhalten" is more about one's overall conduct or demeanor, "benehmen" focuses on social behavior and manners, whereas "handeln" and "agieren" imply taking action or making decisions.
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Examples
Du musst dich anders verhalten.verb
You need to behave differently.
Er verhält sich sehr professionell.verb
He behaves very professionally
Man sollte sich in einer Schule ordentlich verhalten.verb
One should behave properly in a school.
Warum habt ihr euch gestern so ungewöhnlich verhalten?verb
Why did you behave so unusually yesterday?
In gefährlichen Situationen haben sich viele Leute mutig verhalten.verb
In dangerous situations many people have behaved bravely.
Warum habt ihr euch gestern so seltsam verhalten?verb
Why did you behave so strangely yesterday?
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