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How is the word sich enthalten translated from German to English

Sich entscheiden, etwas nicht zu tun oder zu haben.

To choose not to do or have something.

verb
English translation
Abstain

Examples with “sich enthalten”

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  • Er enthielt sich ein Jahr lang des Alkohols. — He abstained from alcohol for a year.

  • Ich habe beschlossen, heute Abend auf den Nachtisch zu verzichten. — I decided to abstain from dessert tonight.

  • Zwei Mitglieder entschieden sich, sich bei der Abstimmung zu enthalten. — Two members chose to abstain from the vote.

  • Wirst du beim Fest auf Alkohol verzichten? — Will you abstain from drinking at the party?

  • Warum enthielt sie sich eines Kommentars? — Why did she abstain from commenting?

  • Am besten verzichtet man während der Fastenzeit. — It's best to abstain during the fasting period.

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FAQ about “sich enthalten”

How is “sich enthalten” translated from German?
“sich enthalten” translates into English as “Abstain”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “sich enthalten” mean?
Meaning of “sich enthalten”: Sich entscheiden, etwas nicht zu tun oder zu haben. In English — “Abstain”.
What part of speech is “sich enthalten”?
“sich enthalten” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “sich enthalten”?
Example sentences with “sich enthalten” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “sich enthalten”?
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