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verb · A1 · common

houden

What does “houden” mean?

Past: hield – hieldenPerfect: heeft gehouden

Meaning

English
to hold, to keep; (houden van) to love, to like

Example sentences

  • Ik hou van mijn kinderen.I love my children.
  • Hij houdt van voetbal.He loves football.

Phrases

  • houden vanto love, to like
  • rechts houdento keep right

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