vorgehalten
held up; reproached (past participle of vorhalten).
English translations
- 01
held up
- 02
maintained
- 03
presented
- 04
alleged
Word details
- German meaning
- Etwas vor etwas anderes gehalten, um es zu schützen oder zu verdecken.
- English meaning
- Held up, presented
- Synonym
- gezeigt, präsentiert
- German example
- Sie hielt sich die Hand vor den Mund, um das Gähnen zu unterdrücken.
- English example
- She held her hand in front of her mouth to suppress the yawn.
Related words
- vorhalten
to reproach, to accuse
Example sentences with “vorgehalten”
Er hat mir mein Versagen vorgehalten. (He reproached me for my failure.)
Frequently asked questions
How is 'vorgehalten' used?
It can mean holding something in front of someone or criticizing them.