Bijblijven
Example: Het is belangrijk om bij te blijven met de nieuwste technologie.
Definition
"Bijblijven" means to stay up-to-date or keep pace with developments, especially in knowledge or technology. For example, in the phrase 'Het is belangrijk om bij te blijven met de nieuwste technologie,' it refers to the importance of staying current with the latest technology.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "bijblijven" combines "bij," meaning 'by' or 'close to,' and "blijven," meaning 'to stay.' Together, it literally means 'to stay close,' reflecting the idea of keeping up or remaining current with something. Did you know this compound verb perfectly captures the concept of maintaining pace or knowledge?
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"Bijblijven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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