retten

Definitions of retten
  1. verb
    to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
    synonyms: aufbewahren, bewahren, festhalten, konservieren, sparen
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    aufzeichnen
    make a record of; set down in permanent form
    rechnen, sparen
    use cautiously and frugally
    verbuchen
    keep score, as in games
    einschreiben
    write, engrave, or print as a lasting record
    filmen
    make a film or photograph of something
    fotografieren, photographieren
    record on photographic film
    filmen
    record in film
    erfassen, registrieren
    record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
    type of:
    behalten, beibehalten, erhalten, halten, wahren
    retain possession of
  2. verb
    save from ruin, destruction, or harm
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