Usages of hou
Ons hou die vergadering in die klaslokaal wanneer die biblioteek te vol is.
We hold the meeting in the classroom when the library is too full.
Hy hou die boek.
He holds the book.
Ons skool hou ’n kompetisie by die stadion.
Our school holds a competition at the stadium.
Sy hou die mikrofoon sodat die gehoor kan saamsing.
She holds the microphone so that the audience can sing along.
Lees die terugstuurbeleid en hou die aankoopbewys.
Read the return policy and keep the proof of purchase.
Hou die afleweringsnota ingeval die kliëntediens daarvoor vra.
Keep the delivery note in case customer service asks for it.
Die portafilter hou die filtermandjie tydens die espressovloei.
The portafilter holds the filter basket during the espresso flow.
Die brilraam hou die brillens.
The spectacle frame holds the spectacle lens.
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