Behouden
Example: We moeten onze tradities behouden voor de volgende generatie.
Definition
"Behouden" means to keep, maintain, or preserve something in its current state or condition, often with the intention of protecting it for the future. For example, it can refer to preserving traditions or maintaining a particular situation over time.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "behouden" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'behouwen,' which means to keep or save. It combines the prefix 'be-' indicating completeness, and 'houden,' meaning to hold. Did you know that "behouden" shares roots with the English word 'hold'? This connection highlights the sense of grasping or maintaining something firmly.
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"Behouden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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