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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHalter
Pronunciation / Transliteration: hal-ter
"Der Halter für das Handy ist sehr praktisch."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or thing that holds something.
"The trophy holder displayed the award proudly on the shelf." - 2
An object designed to hold or support something.
"She bought a new phone holder for her car."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English holdere, originating from the Old English verb haldan (to hold, keep, or support), combined with the agent suffix -er. Over centuries, the term evolved from denoting a physical possessor or defender into a widely used noun describing mechanical devices and containers designed to support objects.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Holder" is said worldwide
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Titulaire
Transliteration: tee-tew-lair
"Le titulaire du prix a été félicité."
Halter
Transliteration: hal-ter
"Der Halter für das Handy ist sehr praktisch."
Supporto
Transliteration: soo-porto
"Ho comprato un supporto per il telefono."
Soporte
Transliteration: so-por-te
"El soporte para el teléfono es muy útil."
Suporte
Transliteration: soo-por-te
"O suporte para o celular é prático."
धारक
Transliteration: dhaarak
"यह धारक बहुत उपयोगी है।"
持有者
Transliteration: chí yǒu zhě
"持有者在颁奖典礼上被祝贺。"
홀더
Transliteration: hol-deo
"이 홀더는 매우 유용합니다."
ホルダー
Transliteration: horudā
"このホルダーはとても便利です。"
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