No. 89 in Dutch
blijft
"Blijft" means "stays" or "remains" in English.
In a sentence
Hij blijft hier tot vanavond.
He stays here until tonight.
The word 'blijft' here means 'stays' and indicates ongoing presence in a location or place.
Ze blijft oefenen om beter te worden.
She keeps practicing to get better.
In this context, 'blijft' means 'keeps' or 'continues' and shows persistence in an action.
Blijf kalm tijdens het examen.
Stay calm during the exam.
Here, 'blijf' is an imperative form meaning 'stay' and is used to give a suggestion or instruction.
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