eine Ansprache halten

to give a speech/address

Türkçe: konuşma yapmak

Not eine Ansprache geben

English says to give, so geben is the verb that comes to mind. German does not take it here. Ansprache goes with halten, and the pairing is fixed — it is not a rule you can work out, only one you can learn.

Noun

Ansprache f.

Verb

halten

Topic

Kommunikation

In a sentence

Der Bürgermeister hält eine Ansprache vor den versammelten Bürgern.

How it is used

Means 'to give a speech/address' (core: delivering a formal talk). Formal register. Use at ceremonies, conferences, or company events, e.g., 'Der CEO hält eine Ansprache.' Common mistake: using 'sprechen' instead of 'halten'.

Other collocations built on halten

• sich an eine Abmachung haltento stick to/keep an agreement
• Abstand haltento keep distance
• Ausschau halten nach+Dat.to look out for
• den Ball flach haltento keep a low profile
• sich an die Etikette haltento adhere to etiquette
• in Gang haltento keep something running or maintain momentum
• ein Gelübde haltento remain faithful to a solemn promise
• etw. in Grenzen haltento control or restrict something so it doesn't become excessive