मतलब
Encouraging someone to stay hopeful.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The phrase is linked to 'nuchterheid'. Dutch people often prefer a short 'Houd moed' over a long, emotional speech. It shows respect for the other person's struggle without being intrusive. In Flanders, you might hear 'Houd goede moed'. The addition of 'goede' (good) makes it sound slightly warmer and more traditional. During the Nazi occupation, 'Houd moed' was a coded way of saying 'don't give up on our country'. It was a phrase of resistance. On Dutch Twitter/X, #houdmoed is often used during political debates or social crises to encourage followers to keep fighting for a cause.
The 'd' rule
Write 'Houd' in a card, but say 'Hou' to your friend. It sounds more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't be too cheerful
When saying 'Houd moed', keep your tone soft and empathetic. If you say it too happily, it can sound dismissive.
मतलब
Encouraging someone to stay hopeful.
The 'd' rule
Write 'Houd' in a card, but say 'Hou' to your friend. It sounds more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't be too cheerful
When saying 'Houd moed', keep your tone soft and empathetic. If you say it too happily, it can sound dismissive.
Pair it with 'Sterkte'
The ultimate supportive combo is: 'Veel sterkte en houd moed!' It covers both the current pain and the future hope.
The King's Phrase
If you want to sound very Dutch, remember that this is the phrase the King uses. It carries a sense of national dignity.
खुद को परखो
Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord in.
Het is een zware tijd, maar ___ moed!
In Dutch, we use the verb 'houden' with 'moed'.
In welke situatie zeg je 'Houd moed'?
Kies de beste situatie:
'Houd moed' is for serious, long-term difficulties.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Ik weet niet of ik deze ziekte kan verslaan. B: ___
This provides the appropriate emotional support for a serious health issue.
Welke zin is grammaticaal correct en natuurlijk?
Kies de beste zin:
In a sentence with a modal verb (moet), the infinitive (houden) goes to the end.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासHet is een zware tijd, maar ___ moed!
In Dutch, we use the verb 'houden' with 'moed'.
Kies de beste situatie:
'Houd moed' is for serious, long-term difficulties.
A: Ik weet niet of ik deze ziekte kan verslaan. B: ___
This provides the appropriate emotional support for a serious health issue.
Kies de beste zin:
In a sentence with a modal verb (moet), the infinitive (houden) goes to the end.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it's just informal. In spoken Dutch and informal writing, the 'd' is frequently dropped.
Yes, if your boss is going through a genuinely hard time (like a family illness). It is a respectful and kind phrase.
'Kop op' is for small things (like a bad grade). 'Houd moed' is for big things (like a long illness).
Yes, Flemish speakers use it too, though they might say 'Houd goede moed'.
Yes, if the team is losing badly and needs to keep their spirits up for the rest of the season.
Partially, but it's more about 'Stay hopeful' than 'Go fight a lion'.
No, 'Houd moed' is used for both one person and a group of people.
Because 'moed' is something you maintain (hold) in Dutch, not just something you possess (have).
No, it is a secular phrase, though it is often used in religious contexts because of its focus on hope.
Only if the interviewer mentions they are going through a hard time. Don't use it to describe yourself unless asked about resilience.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Kop op
similarCheer up
Sterkte
similarStrength
Zet 'm op
similarGo for it
Blijf hopen
synonymKeep hoping
Niet bij de pakken neerzitten
builds onDon't sit down by the packages
