This is the 527th most frequent Dutch word.
hield
"Hield" is the past tense of the Dutch verb "houden," meaning "held" or "kept" in English.
Here, 'hield' denotes the action of holding or gripping something in the past.
Hij hield het boek stevig vast tijdens het lezen.
He held the book firmly while reading.
In this sentence, 'hield' reflects the fulfilling of a commitment or promise in the past.
Hij hield zijn belofte en kwam op tijd.
He kept his promise and arrived on time.
The word 'hield' is the past tense of 'houwen', indicating an action of liking or loving in this case.