Translation of keep from English into German
Verb
retain
- I want to keep this old photo.Ich möchte dieses alte Foto behalten.
stay the same
- Keep the soup warm until dinner.Halte die Suppe bis zum Abendessen warm.
habit
- She keeps running every morning.Sie läuft weiterhin jeden Morgen.
Noun
architecture
main tower of a medieval castle- The keep was the last line of defense.Der Bergfried war die letzte Verteidigungslinie.
living expenses
- He worked hard to earn his keep.Er arbeitete hart, um seinen Unterhalt zu verdienen.
Expressions with keep: examples in English and translations in German
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(architecture) Bergfried
Synonyms and analogies of keep in English
Examples of keep in a sentence
Keep at least one copy of the contract. This lid will keep the soup hot. Soft music kept the baby calm. Keep practicing until the melody feels natural. Please keep talking while I make dinner. The news kept everyone calm.
This lid keeps the soup hot. You must keep the schedule strictly. They were advised to keep the guidelines. He promised to keep his word. They keep their commitments without fail. Keep the children safe. Keep the treasure hidden. The locked gate kept visitors from entering. Her injury kept her from competing. She swore to keep her friend's secret safe. They agreed to keep the information confidential. Farmers keep sheep for wool production. They keep bees for honey in the summer. The clinic keeps records of every appointment. Please keep a log of your expenses. The keep housed the castle's main armory. They retreated to the keep during the siege. She struggled to cover her keep after losing her job. His keep was provided by the generous scholarship. The museum's keep of rare books is impressive. They placed the puppy in her keep until adoption day.
Translations of "keep" in Context ordered by category and frequency
The child's restraint helped keep him safe in the car.
Der Kindersitz half, den Jungen im Auto sicher zu halten.
Parents often keep a tab on what their teenagers post online.
Eltern behalten oft im Auge, was ihre Teenager online posten.
Hikers should keep their wits about them when weather changes unexpectedly.
Wanderer sollten wachsam bleiben, wenn sich das Wetter unerwartet ändert.
I prefer using tying knots to keep my shoelaces from coming undone.
Ich bevorzuge Knoten, um meine Schnürsenkel vor dem Aufgehen zu bewahren.
The nominee must keep all confidential information secure throughout the process.
Der Vertreter muss alle vertraulichen Informationen während des gesamten Prozesses sicher aufbewahren.
They decorated the keep with banners and flowers for the royal event.
Sie schmückten den Bergfried mit Bannern und Blumen für das königliche Ereignis.
He liked cooking for people who earned their keep.
Er wollte für Leute kochen, die ihren Unterhalt bestreiten.
keep: Examples and translations in context
I always keep my distance so I can brake when necessary.
Ich halte immer Abstand, damit ich bei Bedarf abbremsen kann.
His whisper indicated that he wanted to keep the conversation private.
Sein Flüstern zeigte, dass er das Gespräch vertraulich halten wollte.
He lowered his voice in order to keep the conversation confidential.
Er senkte seine Stimme, um das Gespräch vertraulich zu halten.
You need to take care of your car to keep it running.
Du musst dein Auto pflegen, um es am Laufen zu halten.
Every family has some dirty laundry they prefer to keep hidden.
Jede Familie hat Leichen im Keller, die sie lieber verborgen hält.
The package was tied with twine to keep everything secure.
Das Paket war mit Bindfaden verschnürt, um alles sicher zu halten.
The students were instructed to keep their backs upright at all times.
Die Schüler wurden angewiesen, stets einen geraden Rücken zu halten.
At a minimum, keep the area clean and free of debris.
Halten Sie den Bereich zumindest sauber und frei von Unrat.
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