in de gaten houden

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “to keep in the holes” (referring to the eyes, or perhaps to backsights).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɪn də ˈɣaː.tə(n) ˈɦɑu̯.də(n)/
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Verb[edit]

in de gaten houden

  1. (transitive) to keep an eye on
  2. (transitive) to remember, to keep in mind

Inflection[edit]

Conjugation of in de gaten houden: see houden.

Related terms[edit]

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