Dutch Word: blijven
English Meaning: 1. to keep 2. to remain 3. to continue 4. to stay

Word Forms: bleef, bleven, blijf, blijft, blijvend, gebleven

Example Sentences:

Waarom blijf je me bellen?
Why do you keep calling me?
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De tunnel zal gesloten blijven vanwege de vuurramp.
The tunnel will remain closed due to the fire disaster.
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Portugal bleef neutraal tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog.
During the Second World War Portugal remained neutral.
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Wil je blijven slapen?
Would you like to stay the night?
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George bleef volhouden dat hij niet heeft gelogen.
George was adamant that he didn't lie.
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Ze dansen om fit te blijven.
To keep fit they go dancing.
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Probeer positief te blijven!
Try to stay positive!
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