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Afrikaans frequency list

No. 61 in Afrikaans

hou

"Hold," "like," or "keep," depending on context.

In a sentence

  • Ek hou daarvan om buite te wandel.

    I like to take walks outside.

    Here, 'hou' implies liking or enjoying something ('hou van').

  • Hou asseblief die deur oop vir my.

    Please hold the door open for me.

    In this sentence, 'hou' means to hold or keep in position.

  • Hy hou altyd sy woord.

    He always keeps his word.

    Here, 'hou' conveys the meaning of keeping or maintaining a commitment.

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