Vorhaltens

Vorhaltens is the genitive singular form of the neuter noun das Vorhalten in German. The base verb vorhalten means to hold up, present, or reproach, and the corresponding noun das Vorhalten denotes the act or instance of that action. Depending on context, it can refer to presenting something (for example, evidence or an argument) or to admonishing, reminding, or reproaching someone.

As a grammatical form, Vorhaltens appears in phrases that require the genitive: for example, die Bedeutung des Vorhaltens or die Folgen des Vorhaltens. Because it is a case form rather than a standalone lexical item, Vorhaltens is commonly found in formal or written prose, legal or rhetorical discussions, and similar contexts where one analyzes or describes the act expressed by das Vorhalten.

Etymologically, Vorhalten is built from vor- (before, in front of) and halten (to hold), yielding a sense of “holding up” or “bringing forth” something for consideration or evaluation. The noun das Vorhalten thus refers to the act of presenting something or to a reproach/reminder, depending on the surrounding context. Related terms in discussions of argumentation or admonition include Vorhalten (the verb) and, less commonly, Vorhaltung (the noun form denoting the act itself or its practice).

Notes: Vorhaltens is not an independent lexical entry with its own meaning outside its grammatical use as the genitive singular of das Vorhalten. When selecting terminology, use das Vorhalten for the base noun and the genitive des Vorhaltens when referencing the act in a possessive sense.