houvast

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (masculine, neuter, no-diminutive) grip, grasp
2. (masculine, neuter, no-diminutive) something to hold onto (physically or emotionally), support, solace

Sinonieme

behoud

bescherming

greep

hebben

schild

🛡️

steun

stut

vat

wandelstok

Vertalings

grip

hold

prise

presa

amparo

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈɦɑu̯vɑst/

Etimologie (Engels)

Verwante met Engels: holdfast

In summary

From houd vast, the imperative of vasthouden (“to hold tight onto”). Compare English holdfast.