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innen halten

/ˈɪnən ˈhaltn̩/
phrase★Intermediate— to keep inside
general

To keep something or someone inside a space or container; to prevent from going out or escaping.

Die Eltern müssen ihre Kinder innen halten, wenn es gefährlich draußen ist.

Parents must keep their children inside when it's dangerous outside.

Der Hund wird innen gehalten, wenn es regnet.

The dog is kept inside when it rains.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in everyday contexts to describe keeping something or someone within a confined space.

Collocations

die Tür innen haltento keep the door closeddie Kinder innen haltento keep the children inside

Synonyms

drinnen behalteninnenbehalten

Antonyms

rauslassenfreilassen

Related Phrases

drinnen bleibenphrase
to stay inside
die Tür schließenphrase
to close the door

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Weather Contexts

This phrase is frequently used when advising someone to stay inside due to bad weather or other external dangers.

⚡Gold Rule

Literal vs. Figurative

While the phrase can be used literally, it can also be used figuratively to describe emotional or psychological states, such as 'keeping feelings inside'.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the German words 'innen' (inside) and 'halten' (to hold or keep).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in the context of safety, weather conditions, or controlling access.

Word Breakdown

innen
inside
adverb
+
halten
to hold or keep
verb
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