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verb · A1 · common

blijven

What does “blijven” mean?

Past: bleef – blevenPerfect: is gebleven

Meaning

English
to stay

Example sentences

  • Ik blijf vandaag thuis.I'm staying at home today.
  • Hoe lang blijf je in Nederland?How long are you staying in the Netherlands?
  • Daarom blijft hij op zaterdag lang in zijn bed liggen.That's why he stays in bed for a long time on Saturdays.

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