Onderhouden
Example: Ik onderhoud mijn fiets elke maand goed.
Definition
"Onderhouden" means to take care of or keep something in good condition through regular attention or repairs, as in the example phrase 'Ik onderhoud mijn fiets elke maand goed,' which means 'I maintain my bike well every month.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "onderhouden" comes from the combination of 'onder' meaning 'under' and 'houden' meaning 'to hold.' Originally, it implied supporting or sustaining something. Over time, it evolved to mean the act of maintaining or keeping something in good condition.
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"Onderhouden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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