mithalten

The German verb „mithalten“ is a compound of:

• mit (= with)
• halten (= to hold)

Meaning:
"mithalten" means to keep up (with) or to keep pace (with) someone or something.

Similar words:

• schritthalten (to keep step with)
• mitkommen (to keep up)
• parieren (to cope or keep up, more formal)

Difference:

• mithalten emphasizes maintaining equal speed or performance.
• schritthalten is often used more literally (walking, marching).
• mitkommen can also mean simply following or understanding, not necessarily competing equally.
• parieren is more formal/technical, often used metaphorically (coping with challenges).