Vasthouden
Example: Ik probeer de bal goed vast te houden tijdens het spel.
Definition
"Vasthouden" means to hold or keep a firm grip on something, preventing it from slipping or being taken away. It involves maintaining control or possession of an object or idea, as in the example phrase: 'Ik probeer de bal goed vast te houden tijdens het spel.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "vasthouden" originates from the combination of 'vast,' meaning firm or tight, and 'houden,' meaning to hold. Together, they literally mean 'to hold tight.' Did you know this compound verb perfectly captures the action of gripping something firmly in Dutch?
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"Vasthouden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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