in de gaten houden

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɪn də ˈɣaː.tə(n) ˈɦɑu̯.də(n)/

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Verb

in de gaten houden

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

Inflection

Conjugation of in de gaten houden: see houden.

Related terms

• in de gaten hebben
• in de gaten krijgen