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jdn. im Zaum halten

to keep someone under control

Türkçe: birini kontrol altında tutmak

Noun
der Zaum m.
Verb
halten
Topic
Gefühle und Geist

Watch out. Common mistake: 'Zaum' is archaic; learners may confuse with 'Zaun' (fence).

In a sentence

Which form of halten fills the gap?

Die Lehrerin ____ die aufgeregten Kinder mit strengen Regeln im Zaum.

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Die Lehrerin hält die aufgeregten Kinder mit strengen Regeln im Zaum.

How it is used

Means 'to keep someone under control' or 'rein in.' Idiomatic/neutral. Use when a manager prevents an aggressive employee from causing trouble. Common mistake: 'Zaum' is archaic; learners may confuse with 'Zaun' (fence).

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