No. 3,010 in Dutch
blijf
"Blijf" means "stay" or "remain" in English.
In a sentence
Ik blijf thuis omdat het regent.
I stay home because it is raining.
In this sentence, 'blijf' is used to indicate staying in a location, showing continuity and presence in a place.
Blijf staan en wacht tot ik terug ben.
Stay standing and wait until I am back.
Here, 'blijf' is used to express maintaining a position or state, instructing someone to remain as they are.
Ik hoop dat je bij ons blijft.
I hope you stay with us.
In this context, 'blijf' conveys remaining with a group or maintaining association, expressing hope for continued connection.
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