Onthouden
Example: Ik probeer altijd mijn afspraken te onthouden.
Definition
"Onthouden" means to remember or keep in mind information, facts, or events, often with the intention of recalling them later. For example, in the sentence 'Ik probeer altijd mijn afspraken te onthouden,' it refers to the act of trying to remember appointments.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "onthouden" comes from the prefix 'on-' combined with 'houden,' meaning 'to hold.' Originally, it meant to 'hold onto' something mentally. Did you know? The sense of 'holding' in the mind evolved into the modern meaning of remembering or retaining information.
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"Onthouden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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