A2 Expression ニュートラル

Hou vol

Hang in there

意味

Encouraging persistence.

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文化的背景

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.

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The 'D' Rule

Always drop the 'd' in speech to sound like a local. 'Houd vol' sounds like a textbook.

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Don't Overdo It

The Dutch are 'nuchter'. Say it once or twice, don't scream it for ten minutes straight.

意味

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.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to encourage your friend during a run.

Kom op, Sarah! Je bent er bijna. ___ vol!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hou

'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.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hou vol!

'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. ____!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hou vol

'Hou vol' means keep going, while 'Hou op' means stop it!

🎉 スコア: /3

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3 問題
Fill in the missing word to encourage your friend during a run. Fill Blank A2

Kom op, Sarah! Je bent er bijna. ___ vol!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hou

'Hou vol' is the standard expression for encouragement during a struggle.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: Your brother is studying for a very difficult exam and wants to quit.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hou vol!

'Hou vol' is used to encourage someone to persist through a difficult task like studying.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Ik kan niet meer, deze berg is te hoog. B: Jawel, we zijn bijna boven. ____!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hou vol

'Hou vol' means keep going, while 'Hou op' means stop it!

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

3 問

It'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.

関連フレーズ

🔗

Zet 'm op

similar

Go for it / Good luck

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Doorzetten

synonym

To persevere

🔗

Sterkte

similar

Strength / Good luck

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Geef niet op

synonym

Don't give up

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