Translation and Meaning
- Word: onderhouden
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: maintain
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: Dutch Controle en Invloed
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Example Sentences
- Ze moeten de controle over het systeem behouden om het efficiënt en krachtig te houden. English: They must maintain control of the system to keep it efficient and powerful.
When and How to Use "onderhouden"
Use "onderhouden" when you want to talk about "maintain" in Dutch. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Controle en Invloed topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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