Beibehaltung
/ˈbaɪ̯beˌhaltʊŋ/“Die Beibehaltung der Traditionen ist wichtig für unsere Kultur.”
The maintenance of traditions is important for our culture.
The act of maintaining or preserving something.
Die Beibehaltung der Arbeitsbedingungen wurde im Vertrag festgehalten.
The maintenance of working conditions was recorded in the contract.
Die Beibehaltung der Preise ist in der aktuellen Marktsituation schwierig.
Maintaining prices is difficult in the current market situation.
Often used in legal, business, or technical contexts to refer to the preservation of standards, conditions, or practices.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Pair 'Beibehaltung' with nouns like 'Ordnung' (order), 'Preise' (prices), 'Qualität' (quality), or 'Traditionen' (traditions) to describe what is being maintained.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal Context
Use 'Beibehaltung' in formal or written contexts, such as contracts, policies, or technical documents. Avoid using it in casual conversation.
📖Word Origin
From German 'beibehalten' (to maintain) + '-ung' (suffix forming nouns from verbs). 'Beibehalten' itself is a combination of 'bei' (with) + 'behalten' (to keep).
📝Usage Notes
Common in formal and technical writing. Often used in contracts, policies, or discussions about preserving standards or conditions.