bezighouden

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈbeːzəxɦɑu̯də(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to keep busy, to occupy
  • (reflexive) to occupy oneself, to be productive

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish bezig (busy) + Dutch, Flemish houden (hold, keep, retain).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

houden

Gloss

hold, keep, retain

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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