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keep in Dutch

keep in Dutch is donjon, bergvrede, slottoren — keep means to hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.

keep in Dutch

donjon
noun
(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
bergvrede
noun
(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
slottoren
noun
(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
houden
verb
(ditransitive) To maintain the condition of; to preserve in a certain state.
houden
verb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
behouden
verb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.

What does "keep" mean?

  1. verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
    "You can keep the book, I have another copy."
  2. verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
    "Keep going, we're nearly there."
  3. verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
    "They keep chickens in the back garden."
  4. verb To honour or fulfil a promise, rule, or appointment.
    "She always keeps her word."
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keep in a sentence

  • You can keep the book, I have another copy.
  • She kept all her old letters in a box.
  • Keep going, we're nearly there.
  • Please keep quiet during the performance.

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What is "keep" in Dutch?

"keep" in Dutch is donjon, bergvrede, slottoren. keep means: To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.

How do you use "keep" in a sentence?

Example: "You can keep the book, I have another copy." In Dutch, "keep" is donjon, bergvrede, slottoren.

Are there other ways to say "keep" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "keep": donjon, bergvrede, slottoren, houden, behouden.

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