sich behaupten
to hold one's ground, to hold one's own, to assert oneself, to stand one's ground
Definition
verbMeanings
- 1.to hold one's ground
- 2.to hold one's own
- 3.to assert oneself
- 4.to stand one's ground
Grammar
Examples
Auf dem umkämpften konnte sich die .
The company held its ground in the fiercely contested market.
In der muss sich Konkurrenten .
In this industry you have to hold your own against many competitors.
Die kleine behauptet sich die großen Ketten.
The small company holds its own against the big chains.
Im konnte sie sich .
In the conversation she was able to hold her ground well.
der behauptete sich das am .
Despite the competition the product held its own on the market.
Du musst , dich Vorgesetzten zu .
You have to learn to assert yourself toward superiors.
Der behauptete sich auch im zweiten .
The champion held his own in the second match as well.
In Männerwelt musste sie sich .
In this man's world she first had to assert herself.
Die alte behauptet sich noch .
The old method is still holding its ground.
Er hat sich in schwierigen Verhandlungen behauptet.
He stood his ground in difficult negotiations.