Dutch Word: houden
English Meaning: 1. to keep 2. to hold

Word Forms: gehouden, hield, hielden, houd, houdend, houdt

Example Sentences:

Een appel per dag houdt de dokter uit huis.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
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Afstand houden, alstublieft!
Please, keep your distance!
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Zijn vrouw hield deze informatie expres voor zichzelf.
His wife deliberately kept this information to herself.
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Je moet proberen je emoties in bedwang te houden.
You must try to control your emotions.
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In de dertiende eeuw hield men door heel Europa dansende beren.
All of Europe had dancing bears during the 13th century.
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Je moet je aan de regels houden!
You should obey the rules!
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