Houden van
Example: Ik houd van chocolade en van de zon.
Definition
"Houden van" is a Dutch verb phrase meaning to feel love or affection for someone or something, often used to express liking or loving something deeply, as in "Ik houd van chocolade en van de zon," which means "I love chocolate and the sun."
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "houden van" comes from the verb "houden," meaning to hold or keep, combined with "van," meaning of or from. Together, they express the idea of holding something in affection or love. Did you know? The concept of 'holding' affection traces back to physical holding, metaphorically extending to emotional attachment.
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"Houden van" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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