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blijven

stay

/ˈblɛi̯.və(n)/verb

Meanings

  • verb · A1

    To stay or remain in a place instead of leaving.

    Wij blijven vanavond lekker thuis.

  • verb · A2

    To continue to be in a particular state or condition.

    Het weer blijft de hele week zonnig.

  • auxiliary · B1

    To keep or continue doing something (used directly with another infinitive verb).

    Zij blijven maar lachen om die grap.

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