Afrikaans Word of the Day
hou
HOU (sounds like English 'how') • verb — 26th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to hold; to keep; to like (when used with 'van'); to stop (in the phrase 'hou op')
Examples
- Hou dit vas.
(Hold it tight.) - Ek hou van koffie.
(I like coffee.) - Hou op om te kla.
(Stop complaining.)
Synonyms
- behou
- bewaar
Hou is a very versatile verb. Use it for physically holding something (hou vas), expressing liking with 'hou van' (I like), and in the imperative 'hou op' to tell someone to stop. Context determines whether it means hold, keep, like, or stop.
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