подержать
Translation of подержать
hang onto
Meaning of подержать
оставить вещь у себя, не отдавать
to keep or hold something for someone for a short time
Transcription and pronunciation of подержать
подержа́ть
stress on the 3rd syllable
- Transcription
- [pədʲɪrˈʐatʲ]
- In Latin letters
- poderzhat
Traps and common mistakes
Подержать or держаться за?
держаться за
держаться за = hold on tightly to something
Don't mix them up. Holding a rail so you don't fall — держаться за; keeping someone's bag for a while — подержать.
Держись за поручень, автобус трогается.
Hold on to the rail, the bus is moving.
Подержи мой зонт, пока я плачу.
Hang onto my umbrella while I pay.
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Can you hang onto my bag for a minute?
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Можешь минутку подержать мою сумку?
Please hang onto my keys for a while.
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Пожалуйста, подержи пока мои ключи у себя.
подержать synonyms
What's the difference between подержать and оставить у себя
To keep something, maybe for longer.
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Questions about this word
What does подержать mean?
to keep or hold something for someone for a short time
How do you pronounce подержать?
подержать is pronounced [pədʲɪrˈʐatʲ], in Latin letters “poderzhat”.
How is подержать used in a sentence?
Can you hang onto my bag for a minute? Translation: Можешь минутку подержать мою сумку?
Is подержать part of Phrasal Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, подержать (hang onto) can be learned in the Phrasal Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is подержать part of Grammar and Spoken English vocabulary?
Yes, подержать (hang onto) can be learned in the Grammar and Spoken English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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