This is the 4907th most frequent German word.
ahold
The German word "ahold" does not exist; it is an English term meaning "a grip or grasp."
Used to indicate an attempt to contact or reach someone.
Ich habe versucht, ahold von ihm zu bekommen.
I tried to get ahold of him.
Used to mean physically gripping or taking hold of an object.
Kannst du ahold den Schlüssel nehmen?
Can you take ahold of the key?
Used metaphorically to describe mastering or controlling one's feelings or state of mind.