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Dutch
Etymology
From bestendig + -en, calque of German beständigen.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /bəˈstɛndəɣə(n)/
- Hyphenation: be‧sten‧di‧gen
Verb
bestendigen
- (transitive) to perpetuate, to prolong, to reinforce, to consolidate
De wet is aangenomen om de vrede te bestendigen tussen de twee landen.- The law was passed to perpetuate peace between the two countries.
Het nieuwe beleid zal de economische groei bestendigen en stimuleren.- The new policy will prolong and stimulate economic growth.
De overheid heeft maatregelen genomen om de sociale cohesie te bestendigen en te versterken.- The government has taken measures to reinforce and strengthen social cohesion.
De nieuwe regering zal proberen de hervormingen van het vorige regime te bestendigen en te consolideren.- The new government will try to consolidate and solidify the reforms of the previous regime.
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