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hou

keep

/ɦɑu/verb

Meanings

  • verb · A2

    To keep or retain something rather than returning or giving it away.

    Hou het boek maar, ik heb het al gelezen.

  • verb · A1

    To love or be very fond of someone or something, used with the preposition 'van'.

    Ik hou ontzettend veel van jou.

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