sich an die Etikette halten
to adhere to etiquette
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Watch out. Nuance: implies conscious effort, not natural politeness.
In a sentence
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Die Diplomatin ____ sich strikt an die Etikette des Hofes.
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Die Diplomatin hält sich strikt an die Etikette des Hofes.
How it is used
Means 'to adhere to etiquette.' Formal. Use when reminding someone of proper behavior at a ceremony. Nuance: implies conscious effort, not natural politeness.
Other verbs that go with Etikette
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All collocations with Etikette
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
- 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
All 33 collocations built on halten
More from Gesellschaft und Leben
- als Vorbild dienento serve as a role model
- sich in Abhängigkeit befindento be in a state of dependency
- einen Bund eingehen mit+Dat.to enter into an alliance or bond
- eine Einladung ablehnen / ausschlagento decline an invitation
- ein Gastspiel gebena performer appears as a guest at another venue
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