Maß halten
to practice moderation
Türkçe: ölçülü olmak
Watch out. Nuance: often used for food/drink, not emotions.
In a sentence
Which form of halten fills the gap?
Beim Essen sollte man Maß ____, um gesund zu bleiben.
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Beim Essen sollte man Maß halten, um gesund zu bleiben.
How it is used
Means 'to practice moderation' – avoiding excess in behavior or consumption. Neutral register. Use when advising a friend to drink less alcohol at a party. Nuance: often used for food/drink, not emotions.
Other verbs that go with Maß
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Other collocations built on halten
- sich an eine Abmachung haltento stick to/keep an agreement
- Abstand haltento keep distance
- eine Ansprache haltento give a speech/address
- 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
All 33 collocations built on halten
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- Umstände bereiten / machento create difficulties or inconvenience for others
- jdm. in die Suppe spuckento spoil someone's plans
- jdm. ein Licht aufgehena light dawns on someone
- Appetit haben auf+Akk.to feel like eating sth.
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