Dutch Word · Intermediate
bewaren
to preserve, keep
Pronunciation: /bəˈʋaːrə(n)/
Meaning
to preserve, keep
Example
Ik heb de neiging om alles te bewaren. Ik kan echt niets weggooien. Daarom staan er zo veel spullen in de garage.
I tend to keep everything. I really can't throw anything away. That's why there are so many things in the garage.
Practice tips
- Practice bewaren out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.