держать
hold
grasp or keep something in place
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What's the difference between держать / удерживать / схватить / сжимать / хватать / держаться
to hold back or keep something from moving, escaping, or falling; often sounds more formal
to grab quickly and sharply; usually describes a sudden action
to hold very tightly with pressure; can also mean to squeeze strongly
to keep oneself in position or support; often means "not to fall, not to let go, to cope"
to hold lightly, support, or keep from moving completely; softer than "удерживать"
to fasten or secure something firmly so it does not move
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How to pronounce держать and what this word means
держать means hold. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce держать
[dʲɪrˈʐatʲ]
держать translation
hold
держать examples
Kannst du die Tasche halten?
держать transcription
[dʲɪrˈʐatʲ]
Questions about this word
держать meaning: what does it mean?
крепко удерживать что-то в руке или на месте
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держать is pronounced as [dʲɪrˈʐatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
держать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Kannst du die Tasche halten? Translation: Можешь подержать сумку?
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