die Haltung
posture
The way someone holds their body; body posture.
EXAMPLE
Eine aufrechte Haltung kann Rückenschmerzen vorbeugen.
Good posture can help prevent back pain.
die Haltung
posture / attitude
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Meanings
die Haltung
attitude
A personal attitude, opinion, or position on a particular topic.
EXAMPLE
Ich verstehe seine kritische Haltung gegenüber der neuen Regelung.
I understand his critical attitude toward the new regulation.
die Haltung
keeping
The keeping and care of animals.
EXAMPLE
Die artgerechte Haltung von Nutztieren ist ein wichtiges Tierschutzthema.
The species-appropriate keeping of farm animals is an important animal welfare issue.
die Haltung
composure
Self-control and outward bearing in a difficult situation; composure.
EXAMPLE
Trotz der Provokationen bewahrte sie stets ihre Haltung.
Despite the provocations, she always maintained her composure.
Usage tips
Word family
'Haltung' comes from the verb 'halten' (to hold). This connection helps you understand the meanings: the way you hold your body (body posture), an opinion you hold (attitude), the keeping of animals, or the composure you hold on to (keep).
EXAMPLE
Er hat eine klare Haltung zu politischen Themen.
He has a clear attitude toward political issues.
Typical collocations
In connection with body posture, people often speak of 'gute Haltung' (good posture) or 'schlechte Haltung' (bad posture). 'Eine aufrechte Haltung' (an upright posture) is also a fixed combination.
EXAMPLE
Langes Sitzen am Schreibtisch führt oft zu einer schlechten Haltung.
Sitting at a desk for long periods often leads to bad posture.
Correct preposition
When 'Haltung' (attitude) means an opinion, it is often used with the preposition 'zu' or 'gegenüber' (both with the dative) to name the topic.
EXAMPLE
Wie ist deine Haltung zu diesem Vorschlag?
What is your attitude toward this proposal?
Typical collocations
In the context of animal husbandry, 'artgerechte Haltung' (species-appropriate keeping) and the compound 'die Massentierhaltung' (factory farming) are important and common terms.
EXAMPLE
Viele Verbraucher achten auf eine artgerechte Haltung der Tiere.
Many consumers pay attention to species-appropriate keeping of animals.
Fixed expression
The ability to remain calm and controlled in a difficult situation is expressed with the fixed phrase 'die Haltung bewahren' (to maintain one's composure).
EXAMPLE
Obwohl sie sehr nervös war, bewahrte sie während des Vortrags ihre Haltung.
Although she was very nervous, she maintained her composure during the presentation.
Compare with
StandLageMeinungPositionSitzEinstellungStellungFassungStandpunktGesinnungTrachtPoseGrundhaltungAttitüde
Haltung vs Stand
status / stand
Der Stand and die Haltung can both describe an upright body position. Der Stand focuses mainly on the position of the feet and stability, while die Haltung refers to the alignment of the entire body. Use “Stand” when talking about firm footing, and “Haltung” for an upright or relaxed body.
Haltung
Beim Yoga achtete sie auf eine gerade Haltung des ganzen Körpers.
During yoga, she focused on keeping her whole body upright.
Stand
Beim Yoga achtete sie auf einen sicheren Stand auf beiden Füßen.
During yoga, she focused on maintaining a stable stance on both feet.
In real life
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