B2 verb Standard/Neutral. It is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts.

beholde

/beˈhʌldə/

Exemples

1

Jeg vil gerne beholde denne bog.

I would like to keep this book.

2

Kan du beholde en hemmelighed?

Can you keep a secret?

3

Vi skal beholde roen, selv i vanskelige situationer.

We must keep calm, even in difficult situations.

4

Hun valgte at beholde sit gamle job.

She chose to keep her old job.

5

Det er vigtigt at beholde fokus på målet.

It is important to maintain focus on the goal.

Collocations courantes

beholde roen (to keep calm)
beholde fatningen (to keep one's composure)
beholde arbejdet (to keep the job)

How to Use It

Notes d'usage

'Beholde' is a versatile verb used in many contexts, from literal possession to maintaining states or abstract concepts. It often implies a conscious decision to retain something.

Erreurs courantes

Confusing 'beholde' with 'holde' when the specific nuance of retaining possession or a state is required.
Incorrect conjugation for learners; remember it's a regular '-de' verb in the past tense (beholdt, har beholdt).

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Origine du mot

From Old Norse *bihalda, related to German 'behalten' and English 'behold' (in its older sense of 'to hold, to possess').

Contexte culturel

Danes generally value practicality and personal responsibility, which aligns with the idea of 'beholde' as actively taking care of and retaining what is important.

Astuce mémo

Imagine 'behold-ing' something so precious that you just *have* to 'beholde' it forever. The 'hold' part is key!

Questions fréquentes

3 questions

No, 'beholde' can also refer to keeping abstract things, like a secret, peace, or one's focus, as seen in the example sentences.

'Holde' is a more general verb for 'to hold' or 'to keep'. 'Beholde' specifically implies keeping possession of something, often with a sense of choice or intent to retain it.

One common idiom is 'at beholde fatningen', meaning 'to keep one's composure' or 'to keep one's head'.

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