der Halt
support
Support or a firm way to hold on so that you do not fall or lose your balance.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem glatten Boden fand sie keinen Halt.
She couldn't find a foothold on the slippery floor.
der Halt
support / stop
der Halt, die Halte
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Meanings
der Halt
support
A feeling of security and inner stability that a person gains from other people or certain beliefs.
EXAMPLE
In dieser schwierigen Zeit gab ihm seine Familie Halt.
During this difficult time, his family gave him support.
der Halt
stop
A vehicle stopping at a particular place, or the station where it stops.
EXAMPLE
Der nächste Halt ist der Hauptbahnhof.
The next stop is the main station.
Halt machen
to stop / take a break
To stop on the way and take a break, for example during a journey or hike.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Weg nach Italien machten wir in München Halt.
On our way to Italy, we stopped in Munich.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Halt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Halte |
| genitive | des Halts |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Halt | die Halte die Halts |
| accusative | den Halt | die Halte die Halts |
| dative | dem Halt | den Halten den Halts |
| genitive | des Halts des Haltes | der Halte der Halts |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Halt' (support / stop) belongs to the word family of 'halten' (to hold). The basic idea of holding on helps connect the different meanings of 'Halt'.
EXAMPLE
Der Handlauf gibt den Besuchern beim Treppensteigen Halt.
The handrail gives visitors support as they climb the stairs.
Typical collocations
When referring to physical support, 'Halt' often occurs with verbs such as 'finden' (to find), 'geben' (to give), and 'verlieren' (to lose). A person or thing can provide the necessary support.
EXAMPLE
Mit einer Hand am Geländer fand er wieder Halt.
With one hand on the railing, he found his balance again.
Dative construction
In the expression 'jemandem Halt geben' (to give someone support), the person is in the dative case. 'Bei jemandem Halt finden' (to find support in someone) also describes gaining emotional security through another person.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Verlust fand sie bei ihren Freunden Halt.
After the loss, she found support in her friends.
Seine Großmutter gab ihm in dieser Zeit viel Halt.
His grandmother gave him a lot of support during this time.
Transport context
Words such as 'nächster' (next), 'letzter' (last), or 'Hauptbahnhof' (main station) usually indicate that 'Halt' refers to a stop on a bus or train journey. The word frequently appears in the expression 'der nächste Halt' (the next stop).
EXAMPLE
Kurz vor dem nächsten Halt stand sie auf und ging zur Tür.
Shortly before the next stop, she stood up and went to the door.
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