держать
keep
оставлять у себя и не отдавать
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держать with English translation
держать usage examples
We keep our old photos in a box.
Мы держим наши старые фотографии в коробке.
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держать synonyms
What's the difference between держать / хранить / сохранять / удерживать / владеть / оставлять
To prevent something from changing, disappearing, or being lost; to preserve it.
To prevent something from moving away or changing, often by effort or control.
More formal: to own something, to be its owner.
To not take something away; to leave something somewhere or keep it there.
To save and not spend, especially money, energy, or resources; a more literary word.
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How to pronounce держать and what this word means
держать means keep. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce держать
[dʲɪrˈʐatʲ]
держать translation
keep
держать examples
Ich möchte dieses Buch behalten.
держать transcription
[dʲɪrˈʐatʲ]
Questions about this word
держать meaning: what does it mean?
оставлять у себя и не отдавать
держать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
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?
Ich möchte dieses Buch behalten. Translation: Я хочу оставить эту книгу себе.
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