Signification
Encouraging persistence.
Contexte culturel
The phrase was a national motto during the COVID-19 pandemic, often seen as '#alleensamen #houvol'. Flemish speakers use 'Hou vol' similarly, but might also use 'Komaan' (Come on) more frequently in casual sports contexts. In ice skating (the national sport), 'volhouden' is the difference between winning and losing on the final lap.
The 'D' Rule
Always drop the 'd' in speech to sound like a local. 'Houd vol' sounds like a textbook.
Don't Overdo It
The Dutch are 'nuchter'. Say it once or twice, don't scream it for ten minutes straight.
Signification
Encouraging persistence.
The 'D' Rule
Always drop the 'd' in speech to sound like a local. 'Houd vol' sounds like a textbook.
Don't Overdo It
The Dutch are 'nuchter'. Say it once or twice, don't scream it for ten minutes straight.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to encourage your friend during a run.
Kom op, Sarah! Je bent er bijna. ___ vol!
'Hou vol' is the standard expression for encouragement during a struggle.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: Your brother is studying for a very difficult exam and wants to quit.
'Hou vol' is used to encourage someone to persist through a difficult task like studying.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ik kan niet meer, deze berg is te hoog. B: Jawel, we zijn bijna boven. ____!
'Hou vol' means keep going, while 'Hou op' means stop it!
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesKom op, Sarah! Je bent er bijna. ___ vol!
'Hou vol' is the standard expression for encouragement during a struggle.
Situation: Your brother is studying for a very difficult exam and wants to quit.
'Hou vol' is used to encourage someone to persist through a difficult task like studying.
A: Ik kan niet meer, deze berg is te hoog. B: Jawel, we zijn bijna boven. ____!
'Hou vol' means keep going, while 'Hou op' means stop it!
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt's better to use 'Beterschap' (Get well) or 'Sterkte' (Strength). 'Hou vol' implies they are doing an activity.
Both are correct. 'Hou' is informal/spoken, 'Houd' is formal/written.
Yes, if they are working on a very stressful project, it shows empathy. Just keep the tone respectful.
Expressions liées
Zet 'm op
similarGo for it / Good luck
Doorzetten
synonymTo persevere
Sterkte
similarStrength / Good luck
Geef niet op
synonymDon't give up
