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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.
This phrase is frequently used when advising someone to stay inside due to bad weather or other external dangers.
While the phrase can be used literally, it can also be used figuratively to describe emotional or psychological states, such as 'keeping feelings inside'.
Derived from the German words 'innen' (inside) and 'halten' (to hold or keep).
This phrase is often used in the context of safety, weather conditions, or controlling access.